Colorectal cancer incidence is decreasing in Cortland area as more patients undergo colonoscopies
Caitlin Fuhr-Pessin, MD According to current New York State health data, nearly 80% of residents between the ages of 50 and 64 in Cortland and most neighboring counties have been screened for colorectal cancer. This far exceeds the 65% testing rate for all state residents in that age group. The region’s excellent colorectal cancer screening […]
Doctors stress importance of screening as colon cancer incidence is high among young people
a major new research Researchers have found that more young people are being diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer, renewing calls among doctors for early detection and screening. Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine analyzed data from more than 100,000 people with adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinoma is highly aggressive and is likely to be discovered […]