Oncology & Cancer
New genetic risks for colon cancer uncovered in study
Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have found new genes that put people at higher risk for colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Sep 13, 2023
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News tagged with colorectal cancer risk
Oncology & Cancer
Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis
Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the U.S. excluding skin cancers, according to the American ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Vitamin D supplementation likely improves survival of cancers of the digestive tract, says researcher
For more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for many deadly cancers including colorectal, prostate and breast. But some scientists remained skeptical ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Low-risk, long-term cancer survivors more likely to die of non-cancer causes, study shows
Advances in early detection and treatment have vastly improved the long-term survival of people diagnosed with cancer.
Aug 16, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Outdoor air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In a cohort ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
ACP issues updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening of asymptomatic adults
The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening for asymptomatic, average-risk adults that suggests starting screening at age 50. The guidance is based on a critical review ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Health
Alcohol use, even at low levels, increases risk of developing disease, finds systematic review
Even low levels of alcohol use can increase the likelihood of developing diseases like cancer and heart disease. A systematic review of studies of the relationship between alcohol use and risk of disease published in Alcohol: ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Early-onset colorectal cancer germline genetic differences identified by race, ethnicity
The first investigation to delve into genetic predisposition for early-onset colorectal cancer by race and ethnicity has identified differing germline risk variants.
Jun 30, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males
Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but are increasing for those under 50.
Jun 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Obesity as a risk factor for colorectal cancer underestimated so far, says study
Obesity is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown that this association has probably been significantly underestimated so far.
May 4, 2023
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