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Cureus Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Colon Cancer During Pregnancy that First Presented as Multiple Liver Masses: A Case …Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in women in Japan. However, it is rare during pregnancy. 3 hours ago

Cureus Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Colon Cancer During Pregnancy that First Presented as Multiple Liver Masses: A Case …Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in women in Japan. However, it is rare during pregnancy. 3 hours ago

Increase in colon cancer among young people

Several years ago, Boston oncologist Dr. Kimmy Ng began noticing an alarming trend in her research. At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, men in their 20s, 30s and 40s – runners, CrossFitters, lifelong non-smokers – walked through her door. They all looked healthy and strong, but were battling colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is a group of diseases […]

Colon cancer deaths are increasing, but overall cancer deaths are decreasing

Share on PinterestExperts say cancer screening is critical to preventing the rise in colorectal cancer deaths.Moe Lindsay Rivera/Stocksy New data from the American Cancer Society shows that deaths from colorectal cancer continue to rise. Meanwhile, overall cancer deaths are decreasing in the United States. Colon cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer death in […]

Gut bacteria may be an indicator of colon cancer risk – UW Medicine

a Research published today The journal Cell Host & Microbe reported that an increased presence of certain bacteria in the gut biome indicates that colon polyps are more likely to become cancerous. In his research, William DePaoloAn associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that patients who underwent routine colonoscopies and […]

First-in-class targeted therapy has potential for colon cancer

Germany’s Merck KGaA (MRK:DE) announced a licensing agreement with New York-based small molecule developer Inspirna. The agreement is for ompenacrid, a first-in-class SLC6A8 blocker, and will also include other similar follow-on compounds. Omphenacrid is currently being evaluated in a Phase II trial for second-line treatment of certain people with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). […]

AI scope helps inexperienced doctors find colon polyps

Researchers found that polyp detection was significantly improved when less experienced physicians performed AI-assisted colonoscopies. Using AI in this diagnostic tool may reduce the likelihood of missing these potential precursors of colorectal cancer. The addition of AI has enhanced several medical diagnostic tools such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI. Now it’s colonoscopy’s turn to receive […]

Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling diagnosed with colon cancer at 51

MAFS expert Mel Schilling has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer Photo / Instagram @mel_schilling1 Married at first sight Expert Mel Schilling has updated fans on his recently announced battle with colon cancer. The 51-year-old psychologist and dating coach revealed on Instagram that doctors discovered and diagnosed the tumor last Thursday, and shared […]

Colon Cancer and Lower Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

There are many possible causes for lower back pain. When you have pain in your lower back, your healthcare provider first wants to rule out common causes such as strains, sprains, and herniated discs. If a more likely cause is not found, your health care provider may also look for colon cancer. Tumors that develop […]