Cancer
What's behind the increase in bowel cancer among younger Australians?
Bowel cancer mostly affects people over the age of 50, but recent evidence suggests it's on the rise among younger Australians.
Jan 22, 2019
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News tagged with rectal cancer
Cancer
Younger patients don't attain survival benefit from current rectal cancer treatment recommendations
A new study reveals that individuals younger than 50 years of age who are diagnosed with rectal cancer do not experience an overall survival benefit from currently recommended treatments. Specifically, the addition of chemotherapy ...
Jul 09, 2018
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Surgery
New accreditation program sets framework for rectal cancer care in the US
For many years in the U.S., there has been tremendous variability in the treatment and outcomes for rectal cancer care. In Europe, hospital clinicians have been improving their outcomes for this disease by working in multidisciplinary ...
Mar 23, 2018
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Cancer
Ultrasound for rectal cancer staging tied to more chemoradiation
(HealthDay)—Use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for rectal cancer (RC) staging is associated with higher use of neoadjuvant chemoradiation but no significant improvement in overall survival, according to a study published ...
Feb 12, 2018
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Cancer
These foods may up your odds for colon cancer
(HealthDay)—Chowing down on red meat, white bread and sugar-laden drinks might increase your long-term risk of colon cancer, a new study suggests.
Jan 18, 2018
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Cancer
Use of Prostate Health Index test reduces unnecessary biopsies
The Prostate Health Index (phi) is a cost-effective tool used by urologists to detect prostate cancer. It reduces the risk of over diagnosis, and cuts down on the need to send men for unnecessary and often uncomfortable biopsies. ...
Nov 20, 2017
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Cancer
Weight in adolescence may affect colorectal cancer risk
A new study has uncovered a link between being overweight or obese in adolescence and an increased risk of developing colon cancer in adulthood. Obesity was also associated with an elevated risk of developing rectal cancer. ...
Jul 24, 2017
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Cancer
If the cancer doesn't kill you, the drug prices might
The medical community is growing alarmed about a creeping malady that can diminish the quality of life for patients in treatment and even shorten their lives.
May 12, 2017
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Cancer
Study examines 'watch-and-wait' approach for people with rectal cancer
A study published today suggests that a select group of patients with rectal cancer who undergo chemotherapy and radiation may have low rates of recurrence and good survival rates regardless of whether they go on to have ...
May 04, 2017
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Cancer
New Zealand's colorectal cancer rates are on the rise in young adults
A recent analysis found a decrease in the overall incidence of colorectal cancer in New Zealand, but an increased incidence of rectal cancer in those under 50 years of age.
Apr 05, 2017
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