Tip sheet: Health disparities in colorectal cancer, caregiver stories, new ways to study old tumor samples, and Lung Cancer Awareness Month
SEATTLE — November 2, 2023 — Below is a summary of recent research findings and other news from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. If you are looking for resources, please see our media tip sheet and contact us at hplatisha@fredhutch.org. To set up an interview. Do you want to cover […]
Treatment of appendicitis. . .and other stories
Long-term outcome of medically treated acute appendicitis A follow-up study of a Swedish clinical trial comparing surgery and antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis succeeded in following up 90% of participants after 20 years. Although the incidence of appendectomies after 1 year was lower in the drug-treated group, appendectomies continued to occur throughout the follow-up period. […]