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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.
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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...
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.
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
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...
Most Older Americans Object to Cancer Screening Cutoffs Based on Life Expectancy: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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While guidelines for cancer screening have begun factoring in life expectancy, a new poll shows a majority of older adults disagree with age cutoff...
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...
The Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps.
This guide will outline the key women's ...
Cancer Screenings Rise in States With Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Many Americans are not getting recommended cancer screenings, and a new study hints at one way to push the needle: paid sick leave from work.
Researchers found that in areas of the United States that passed mandates on paid sick leave, cancer screening rates inched up in...
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...
Millions of Americans Missed Vital Cancer Screenings in Pandemic's 2nd Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2023
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Cancer screening rates were down again during 2021, the second year of the pandemic.
The number of women having cervical cancer screening dropped 4.4 million in 2021 compared to 2019, according to a study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). About 1.1 million fewer wome...
Only Half of Folks With Stool Test Positive for Colon Cancer Get Follow-Up Colonoscopy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Many people undergo a stool test to screen for colon cancer but a new study finds too few follow up with a colonoscopy when that test warns of a possible cancer.
Not following up undermines the point of screening, said study-co-author
Only 1 in 7 Cancers Are Caught Through Cancer Screenings
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2022
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Just 14% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States are detected through routine screening, a new analysis finds -- pointing to many missed opportunities to catch cancer early.
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men's Odds for Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows.
"Although previous research has suggested that plant-based diets may play a role in preven...
Lots of Ultra-Processed Foods Could Raise a Man's Odds for Colon Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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Many guys love a breakfast plate piled high with sausages and maybe a sugar-glazed danish on the side. Now, research shows that wolfing down too many
Use Pot? You May Need More Sedation During Endoscopies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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If you use pot, you may need more sedation than normal during a gastric endoscopy, according to a new study.
"Patients didn't have increased awareness or discomfort during procedures, but they did require more drugs," lead author Dr. Yasmin Nasser said in a news release ...
Obesity Stigma Keeps Many From Life-Saving Cancer Screening: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Many people who are overweight or obese avoid cancer screening for fear of stigma and judgment about their weight, British researchers report.
In a review of 10 published studies, researchers ...
Study Supports Colonoscopies for Women Under 50
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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Colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer, a new study claims.
"While there's been an alarming increase in the incidence of color...
Missed Cancer Screenings During Pandemic Could Raise Death Rate for Years
- March 21, 2022
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The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans away from routine cancer screenings. Now a new study finds that many U.S. screening programs were still not back to normal by 2021.
The study, of more than 700 cancer facilities nationwide, found that i...
Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2022
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Colon cancer rates are increasing for younger Americans, along with rates of obesity. Could slimming down reduce young people's risk for malignancy?
A new study suggests that even a small amount of weight loss may cut your odds for benign growths in the colon known as ad...
Colonoscopy Surprise Bills Should Be Thing of the Past, Experts Say
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Big surprise bills for any colonoscopy done after a positive result from a stool-based screening test will be prevented under new federal rules, a group of U.S. medical organizations say.
On Jan. 10, the Biden administration issued guidance requiring private insurers to ...
More Evidence That Pandemic Delayed Cancer Diagnoses
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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New research offers fresh proof that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed cancer diagnoses in the United States, increasing patients' risk for poor outcomes.
For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 9 million patients at over 1,200 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical f...
President Biden to Undergo Routine Colonoscopy
- Dennis Thompson
- November 19, 2021
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President Joe Biden is undergoing a routine colonoscopy Friday, and will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he's sedated for the procedure, the White House said.
The colonoscopy will be part of Biden's first routine physical exam as president, a...
Colon Cancer Diagnoses Fell 40% in Pandemic, and That's Not Good News
- Cara Murez
- October 4, 2021
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Colon cancer numbers dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean fewer people have the disease.
In Spain, researchers discovered a more than 40% decline in colon cancer diagnoses, leading experts to worry about the ramifications.
"These...
Having Even a Cousin or Grandparent With Colon Cancer Raises Your Risk: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- September 15, 2021
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Colon cancer risk runs in families, and it's not just a parent or sibling having had the disease that should concern you.
If you have a second- or third-degree relative who had colon cancer at an early age, your odds of having the disease substantially increase, a new st...
Incomplete Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Can Bring Cancer Danger
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2021
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Colonoscopy screening can help prevent colon cancer by allowing doctors to find and remove potentially pre-cancerous growths called polyps. But if they fail to get the whole growth, the odds of a recurrence are high, a new study shows.
The likelihood that it will occur w...