November 12, 2024

Why Early-Onset CRC Rising

Early-onset rates are projected to reach 11% of all colon cancer and 23% of rectal cancer cases by 2030.

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November 05, 2024

UK Study Maps Fatty Acids' Cancer Impact

In a UK Biobank study of over 250,000 participants, higher plasma omega-6 levels showed stronger protective effects against cancer in women and younger adults, while omega-3's benefits were more pronounced in men and older adults—suggesting age and sex may be crucial factors in fatty acid metabolism and cancer prevention.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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October 23, 2024

Fair Bowel Prep Doubles Cancer Death Risk: Study

Inadequate bowel preparation led to 41.4% incomplete colonoscopies compared to just 1.7% with excellent prep, highlighting crucial quality differences in new study.

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May 02, 2024

New NCI Grant to Foster Development of Novel Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine received a 5-year $1.84 million grant to investigate the role of the LRG1 protein in colorectal cancer growth and develop a novel treatment option for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

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March 24, 2023

Studies of Novel Therapeutic Approaches Highlighted During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at Dana-Farber

The rise of colorectal cancer in those under 50 has spurred reevaluation of screening guidelines. Dr. Benjamin Schlechter is pioneering studies to explore novel treatment options, including next-generation immunotherapy drugs and CAR T-cell therapy, showing promising clinical activity.

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May 22, 2024

DDW: Adjuvant Therapy May Improve Rectal Adenocarcinoma Survival

Adjuvant therapy may be underutilized in patients with clinical T2N0 rectal adenocarcinoma, according to new findings presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024.

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May 16, 2024

Appendectomy May Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer Subtype

Appendectomy may be associated with a reduced risk of a colorectal cancer subtype positive for the tumor-promoting Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteria.

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June 05, 2024

Body Roundness Index Predicts Mortality: Key Risks Revealed

A recent study found that extreme Body Roundness Index levels significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality among US adults, highlighting the importance of this measure in health assessments.

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