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30 Oct
Traditional Colonoscopy Better Than New Blood Tests at Detecting Colon Cancer
A new study finds colonoscopies are better than newly available blood tests at detecting early colon cancer and precancerous polyps.A new study finds colonoscopies are better than newly available blood tests at detecting early colon cancer and precancerous polyps.
01 Aug
Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?
Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.
09 Jul
Cutting Meat Consumption Could Lower Diabetes Rate in US
A new study finds eating less meat – both processed and unprocessed -- could significantly lower diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer rates in the US.
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Program Tripled Number of Completed At-Home Colon Cancer Tests
- November 26, 2024
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People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they’re provided a free test, a new study says.
About 30% of patients mai...
'Dawson's Creek' Star James Van Der Beek Has Colon Cancer
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2024
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Actor James Van Der Beek, perhaps best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the popular television series "Dawson's Creek," has announced that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
"I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis ...
Prepping for Colonoscopy? An Expert Offers Tips to Make Things Easier
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2024
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Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting.
Luckily, one expert has some helpful tips on how to take some of the pain out of the process.
The purpose of ...
Colonoscopy Still Beats New Blood Tests at Spotting Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 29, 2024
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Middle-aged folks facing a colon cancer screening now have a blood test they can choose over a standard colonoscopy.
However, the blood test isn't as effective as colonoscopy at de...
Family, Friends Crucial to Whether You Get Screened for Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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Having close family and friends who care about their health makes women more likely to get regularly screened for cancer, a new study has found.
Women are more likely to undergo regular cancer screening if they have a tighter web of social and emotional connections, rese...
Colonoscopies Among the Young Are on the Rise
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begin at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommended.
Now, research shows the new guideline may have led to a tripling in the use of the ...
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds Could Interfere With Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Now, research finds this scenario is more lik...
Red Meat Could Be Prime Driver of Colon Cancer in the Young
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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There are clues that red and processed meats could be driving the increased risk of colon cancer in young adults, a new study claims.
Younger colon cancer pati...
U.S. Spends $43 Billion Annually on Cancer Screening
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Screening for cancer saves lives, but a new report shows it comes with a hefty price tag: The United States spends at least $43 billion annually on tests that check for five major cancers.
Daily Aspirin Cuts Odds for Colon Cancer: Who Benefits Most?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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It's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keep colon cancer at bay.
But new research suggests that those who benefit most are f...
Why Are Cancer Rates Rising Among Gen X, Millennials?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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Cancer rates are rising among Gen Xers and millennials, a new study reports.
Successively younger generations are more frequently being diagnosed half of the 34 known
FDA Approves Another Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.
In late May, an FDA advisory panel had voted 7-2 that the b...
At-Home Colon Cancer Test Can Save Lives
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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A simple home screening test for colon cancer can reduce the risk of dying from the disease by 33%, a new study shows.
Results indicate that undergoing annual ...
Better Screening Key to Closing U.S. 'Race Gap' in Colon Cancer Deaths
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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Black Americans are almost a third more likely to die from colon cancer than their white peers, and one key to closing that divide could be better cancer screening, a new report finds.
Gene-Targeted Immunotherapy Boosts Survival for Some Colon Cancer Patients
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2024
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There's potential good news for a sizable minority of people battling advanced colon cancer.
Doctors in Britain say that an immunotherapy drug, given before surgery, can help many more patients with a specific genetic profile stay cancer-free long term.
The finding...
Combo Therapy Boosts Survival for Advanced Colon Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2024
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People battling advanced colon cancers might have a new treatment option that could extend their survival, a new trial finds.
A combination of two experimental immunotherapy drugs plus standard chemotherapy led to a median 19.7 month survival for patients, compared to th...
Colon Cancers Are Rising Among the Young: Know the Warning Signs
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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Colon cancer is increasingly hitting Americans under the age of 50, and a new study outlines the warning signs that these young patients first encounter.
The analysis was based on data from 80 different studies, involving almost 25 million patients under the age of 50. ...
FDA Panel Gives Nod to Blood Test for Colon Cancer
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2024
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended the approval of a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.
The panel voted 7-2 that the benefits outweighed the risks when using the Guardant Health's Shield test for
To Boost Colon Cancer Screening, Give Patients Choices
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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Giving patients a choice between screening methods could help doctors detect colon cancer earlier, a new study shows.
More than double the number of patients ...
Plant-Based Diets Lower Risk of Heart Trouble, Cancer and Death
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Following a vegetarian or vegan diet might just buy you a longer, healthier life, a new review finds.
Staying away from meat was tied to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and early death, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal
Colon Cancer Cases Rising Sharply Among Children, Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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Colon cancer steadily increased among young people in the United States over the past two decades, with tweens enduring the most dramatic leap in cancer rates, a new study says.
Science Reveals How Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Long-term daily use of aspirin has been known to prevent colon cancer, but up to now it's been unclear why that is.
Now, researchers think they understand how ...
Today's Young Adults Are Aging Faster, and That Might Help Spur Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2024
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Younger generations are aging more rapidly, and this could be leading to an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.
People born in or after 1965 are 17% more likely to be experiencing accelerated aging compared to seniors born between 1950 and 1954, researchers found...
Cancer Cases Set to Soar 77% by 2050, Thanks to Aging Population
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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As the world's population ages, a new report warns that the number of people with cancer could climb 77% by 2050.
In the report, published Thursday in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal f...
A Bacteria in the Mouth Might Speed Colon Cancers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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A germ commonly found in the human mouth can travel to colon tumors and appears to speed their growth, new research shows.
The finding might lead to new insights into fighting colon cancer, which kills more than 52,000 Americans each year, according to the
Colon Cancer Blood Test 83% Accurate in Spotting Tumors
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2024
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An experimental blood test accurately detected colon cancer in more than 8 in 10 people confirmed to have the disease, researchers report.
The test -- which could be an option for people who want to avoid colonoscopy -- is intended for people who have no colon cancer sym...
Junk Food Ups Colon Cancer Risk, But Most Americans Don't Know It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Junk food increases people's risk of colon cancer, as well as alcohol, lack of exercise and obesity.
Unfortunately, many Americans don't know about these risk factors for colon cancer, a new survey has found.
Colon and rectal cancers have been rising in people unde...
Colon Cancer Under 50: Know Your Risks and How to Prevent It
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2024
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SATURDAY, Feb. 24, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans and Americans of color, so much so that the disease is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second most deadly cancer for women under 50.
The Ame...
Drug That Treats Cocaine Addiction May Curb Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- A drug first developed to treat cocaine addiction might also help slow the spread of advanced colon cancer, a new study suggests.
The drug vanoxerine appears to suppress cancer stem cell activity by essentially rewiring gene netw...
New Stool Test May Spot More Colon Cancers Sooner
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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Dutch researchers have developed a new stool test that appears to detect colon polyps better than the current test does.
"The current test performs well, but leaves room for improvement," said Dr. Gerrit Meijer
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.
But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the
High-Tech Screening Might Spot More Cancer Patients Who'd Benefit From Immunotherapy
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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More patients could benefit from immunotherapy, a highly effective treatment for some cancers, new research suggests.
Revising current testing guidelines so that a more sophisticated test could be used more often would enable 6,000 more people in the United States to rec...
Colon Cancer Screening May Be Even More Effective Than Experts Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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Getting your preventive screening colonoscopy could be even more of a lifesaver than you thought, a new analysis finds.
The two gold standard tests for spotting cancers and polyps of the colon -- colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy -- offer double the benefit determined in pri...
Immunotherapy's Benefits for Colon Cancer Survivors Continue Long After Treatment Stops
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2023
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Many patients with advanced colon cancers who are successfully treated with immunotherapy and then stop those treatments appear to face little risk of tumor progression two years later.
That's the main finding from a study that tracked outcomes for 64 people treated for ...
Patient Error Makes 1 in 10 Home Colon Cancer Tests Unusable
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2023
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At-home tests for colon cancer make this important screening readily available to folks who can't afford or would rather not go through a colonoscopy.
Unfortunately, more than 1 in 10 at-home tests sent to a lab are unusable, mainly due to mistakes made by the patient, a...
Diabetes Meds Like Ozempic, Mounjaro Might Also Lower Risks for Colon Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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Could blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound also lower users' odds for colon cancer?
New research suggests they might.
All of these medications (and more) fall into a class of diabetes drugs known as glucagon-like ...
One Food Could Boost Health of Colon Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Colon cancer survivors can give their health a boost by eating more navy beans, a new clinical trial finds.
Small, white navy beans are full of gut-supporting fibers, amino acids and other nutrients that can help the beneficial bacteria of the gut flourish, researchers s...
Helping Women Find Affordable Housing Also Boosts Cancer Screening
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2023
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Chalk up a surprising benefit to government housing assistance.
Breast cancer screening is higher among some low-income women who get government help with housing compared to those who do not, new research shows.
"Receiving housing assistance has been associated wi...
Black Patients With Early-Stage Colon Cancer Get Worse Care Than Whites: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2023
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Rates of colon cancer among relatively young Americans continue to rise, and a new study suggests that a patient's race might determine the quality of cancer care they receive.
Being a Black patient appeared linked to lower odds of receiving "guideline-concordant" care f...
Diabetes Tied to Worse Outcomes When Colon Cancer Strikes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2023
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Having diabetes and colon cancer together can raise the risk of dying early, particularly for patients with diabetic complications, a new study shows.
To arrive at that conclusion, researchers from National Taiwan University examined data for more than 59,000 people from...
Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests.
The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more 5,000 Americans who were overdue for colon cancer scre...
GI Troubles Can Persist for Years in Women Who Survive Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.
Roughly eight years after treatment, 81% of female colon cancer survivors...
Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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A man's cardio fitness might influence whether he'll develop -- or survive -- three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.
Higher levels of cardio fitness are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing colon and lung cancers, rese...
Could Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.
A new study suggests the microbiome -- the community of microorganisms in the body -- may play a role.
"Younger people with colorectal cancer have more biologically a...
More Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests.
The research adds to the evidence that excess weight and weight increases in adulthood increase the risk for colon and other gastrointestinal (GI) cance...
Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.
Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
The telltale...
Cancer's Financial Toll on Couples Hurts Both Partners
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike.
Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these fiscal worries,
Colon Cancer in the Young: One Woman's Story
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Tatiana Gonzalez had just quit her job as a postal carrier, and with it the 12 miles a day she walked as she delivered people's mail.
So Gonzalez, then 39, figured that was why she suddenly became so constipated that she required laxatives to go to the bathroom.
"I...
Drug Used in Pregnancies in 1960s, '70s May Be Tied to Colon Cancers Today
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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The children of women who took a common anti-nausea drug for pregnancy in the 1960s and 1970s may be at higher risk of colon cancer, according to a new study.
The drug, dicyclomine, is used to treat spasms caused by irritable bowel syndrome. It was also initially include...
Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.
Also, significantly more Americans are being diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, the cancer so...