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Oncology & Cancer

New tests for colon, prostate cancer show promise

A pair of experimental tests could help doctors detect colon or prostate cancer with just a sample of blood or saliva.

Sep 29, 2021

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Oncology & Cancer

Methods to increase cancer screening awareness in disparate populations

A study headed by Lovoria B. Williams, Ph.D., associate professor in the UK College of Nursing and assistant director for cancer health equity at the Markey Cancer Center, highlights the benefits of utilizing community health ...

Jun 8, 2021

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Medical research

Is home screening a true colonoscopy alternative?

There are a few things in life that are, for the most part, universally recognized: the joy of welcoming a child, the fear of embarrassment, and the dread of getting a colonoscopy.

Mar 23, 2021

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Oncology & Cancer

Cancer screenings rebounded quickly after drop at start of pandemic

Screenings for breast cancer and colon cancer dropped dramatically during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, but use of the procedures returned to near-normal levels by the end of July 2020, according to a new ...

Mar 22, 2021

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Oncology & Cancer

Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause

John Abraham's colonoscopy was postponed for several months because of the pandemic. When he finally got it, doctors found a growth too big to be removed safely during the scope exam. He had to wait several weeks for surgery, ...

Mar 16, 2021

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Oncology & Cancer

Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about colorectal cancer

Cancer of the rectum and colon often are referred together as colorectal cancer, but treatments can be different.

Mar 4, 2021

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Oncology & Cancer

Predicting colorectal cancer risk among average risk persons

Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have developed and tested one of the first U.S.-based models to predict personal risk for advanced precancerous polyps and colon cancer in ...

Nov 10, 2020

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Oncology & Cancer

Dynamic calculation model could significantly improve colon cancer diagnosis

Interval cancer is the term used for colorectal cancer that develops after a screening colonoscopy but before the scheduled follow-up colonoscopy. These cancers are probably more frequent than assumed, especially in high-risk ...

Oct 22, 2020

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Oncology & Cancer

Q&A: Ovarian cancer symptoms and treatment options

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A woman I work with was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two years ago at 60. She reportedly was having a lot of abdominal bloating and pain on one side after meals. I heard she had a recurrence recently, and ...

Sep 16, 2020

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