Colorectal cancer screening and early detection are key to effective treatment

More aggressive screening and advanced treatment options have reduced mortality rates associated with colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women in the United States. You can help by sharing this article, getting involved, and raising awareness about the benefits of colon screening. Screening is recommended […]

How long can you live with colon cancer?

If colon cancer is not treated, it can spread quickly to other areas, and some people may have a shorter life expectancy than those who are treated. Surgery and chemotherapy are common treatments and are most effective in the early stages. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Treatment […]

The importance of colorectal cancer screening: how early detection can save lives

The ranks of colorectal cancer are as follows: 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Colorectal cancer is called the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms, and is often undiagnosed until it progresses to later stages, making it difficult to treat. However, if colorectal cancer is detected early, it is often […]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March 2024) – District Health Department 10

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2024 important facts by Colorectal Cancer Alliance: Screening is the most important way to prevent or detect this disease early when it is most treatable. If detected early, the survival rate for colorectal cancer is 90%. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. However, it […]

Blood tests may help guide colorectal cancer treatment

February 28, 2024written by Sharon Reynolds By looking for bits of DNA that have leaked into the bloodstream from tumors, or circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), doctors may be able to identify which colorectal cancer patients need chemotherapy after surgery. Credit: Adapted from Wikimedia Commons/Racheljunewong. CC BY-SA 4.0. Many people receive chemotherapy directly after surgery for […]

TTUHSC Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Partners with Kendra Scott for Friday Event

Get FIT to Stay Fit, a colorectal cancer screening program at Texas Tech University Physicians and Surgeons, a medical facility at Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) in Amarillo, will benefit from a Kendra Scott shopping event this week become. Kendra Scott at Westgate Mall will be hosting a shopping event on Friday, March […]

Tumor-associated bacteria may provide clues to early-onset colorectal cancer

February 23, 2024 2 minute read Add topics to email alerts Receive an email when a new article is posted Enter your email address to receive emails when new articles are posted. . ” data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe Your request could not be processed. Please try again later. If you continue to experience […]