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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why does screening start at the age of 45?
Dr. Mitchell Kang is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. He sees patients at Kaiser He Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center. A few years ago, doctors told patients over the age of 50 that they should be tested for colon cancer. Right now, we’re telling patients over 45 to get screened. What is […]
Free colon cancer screening test kits available at local drive-thru events
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Free take-home screening tests for colon cancer will be distributed at several drive-thru events scheduled in Decatur, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville. It is sponsored by the Regional Cancer Partnership, which includes Springfield’s Memorial Health and SIU School of Medicine. Clinic and HSHS St. John’s Hospital. “March is Colorectal Awareness Month and we […]
Screening enables minimally invasive treatment of anal squamous cell carcinoma
Photo credit: Md Babul Hosen Patients with anal squamous cell carcinoma detected during screening were more likely to be treated with wide local excision alone, which may reduce the pain and suffering associated with chemoradiation and abdominoperineal resection. The following is a summary of “Anal Cancer in Previously Screened and Unscreened Patients: Tumor Stage and […]
General surgery resident receives grant to evaluate anal cancer screening in veterans
Congratulations to third-year general surgery resident Dr. Austin Hewitt, who recently received a research initiation grant from the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS). The award will give her $20,000 for one year to conduct full-time research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Hewitt also receives funding from the Department of […]
Increasing the detection rate of cancer screening and significantly reducing the missed rate
In a recent study published in the journal EC clinical medicineChinese researchers conducted a study on colorectal neoplasms during colonoscopy to understand the success of artificial intelligence (AI)-based colorectal neoplasm detection in improving the adenoma detection rate and reducing the missed adenoma rate. We conducted a systematic review and subsequent meta-analysis of studies describing the […]
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 […]
Higher Cancer Risk in Gay and Bisexual Men: Prevention and Screening
Kenneth Mayer, MD, Medical Research Director and Co-Chair fenway institute A Boston research team suggests four actions to reduce cancer risk for gay and bisexual men. Quit smoking (this is good advice for everyone) Drink less (this is also good advice for everyone) Get vaccinated against HPV and viral hepatitis Get an HIV test (also […]