Doctors may not be giving young cancer patients what they need
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Cancer mortality rates in the United States have been steadily declining for decades. However, there are some caveats. Recently, there has been a small but alarming increase in the incidence of certain cancers, particularly colon cancer, among adults under 50 years of age. These patients have a set of needs that […]
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 […]
Predicting the best treatment for young ulcerative colitis patients
children and teens ulcerative colitis Thanks to the invention of several new drugs for this type of inflammatory bowel disease, there are far more treatment options than there were 10 years ago. However, not all drugs are effective for all patients, and it may take weeks or months of trial and error to control symptoms. […]
Young mother perseveres despite being diagnosed with ‘terminal’ colorectal cancer
Sara Alvarenga is proud of her “very calm” personality. “That’s how I do it,” she says. “Even in traumatic situations, I am very cool, calm and collected.” At 38 years old, she has endured far more traumatic situations than herself. Five years ago, Alvarenga was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Local doctors labeled her […]
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 […]
Comparison of different surgical treatments for Cureus complex anal fistulas: a systematic review Intraanal anal fistulas are a common anal disease that mainly affects young people and leads to chronic morbidity.What is hemorrhoid fistula…August 23, 2022
Comparison of different surgical treatments for Cureus complex anal fistulas: a systematic review Intraanal anal fistulas are a common anal disease that mainly affects young people and leads to chronic morbidity.What is hemorrhoid fistula…August 23, 2022
Psychological concerns after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in young adults
Advances in early detection and treatment of breast cancer, including new clinical trials, have significantly improved the prognosis for women with breast cancer in recent years.1 However, as survival rates for breast cancer patients improve, new challenges are emerging. Being diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for breast cancer as a young adult (ages 20-39) can […]
Verywell HealthCan I get the HPV vaccination even if I’m not a teenager? Gardasil 9 protects against HPV-related cancers and complications.Recommended for young teens who are not yet sexually active, research shows…3 days ago
Verywell HealthCan I get the HPV vaccination even if I’m not a teenager? Gardasil 9 protects against HPV-related cancers and complications.Recommended for young teens who are not yet sexually active, research shows…3 days ago
Young father dies from brain tumor misdiagnosed as appendicitis
A family has spoken of their grief after a “kind-hearted” young father died from a brain tumor that was initially misdiagnosed as appendicitis. ‘Brave’ Joshua Warner first started suffering from headaches and feeling unwell in late June this year and sought medical help. Joshua’s family said doctors performed a CT scan and told him he […]