Surgery
Another study finds colonoscopy can save lives
(HealthDay)—There's more evidence that routine colonoscopy confers life-extending benefits.
Jun 19, 2013
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News tagged with screening colonoscopy
Oncology & Cancer
Gene-based blood test for colon cancer shows promise
(HealthDay)—Could screening for colon cancer someday be as easy as having a blood test? Researchers say just such a test is showing early promise in trials.
Jun 19, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Women can be screened years later than men with 'virtual colonoscopy'
A new study has found that women can be screened for colorectal cancer at least five to 10 years later than men when undergoing an initial "virtual colonoscopy." Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of ...
Jun 10, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Despite good prognosis, some turn a blind eye to genetic screening
Even if Australians with newly diagnosed bowel cancer were routinely tested for a genetic predisposition to further cancers, one in three people would still not take the necessary steps to use that information to prevent ...
Jun 3, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Colon cancer screening: Immunological tests are superior
Tests for hidden traces of blood ("occult blood") in the stool provide clues to colon cancer or precancerous lesions. For over 40 years, an enzymatic detection method has been used to detect the diseases. Now immunological ...
May 28, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New colonoscope provides ground-breaking view of colon
A ground-breaking advance in colonoscopy technology signals the future of colorectal care, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week(DDW). Additional research focuses on optimizing the minimal withdrawal ...
May 18, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds gaps in 'decision aids' designed to help determine right cancer screening option
When it comes to a cancer diagnosis, timing can be everything – the sooner it's found, the more treatable it is. But when and how often should someone get screened?
May 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reports adenoma detection rates are higher than current guidelines suggest in both men and women
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, report in a new study that average-risk screening adenoma detection rates (ADR) are significantly higher than current guidelines suggest for both men and women. The study ...
Apr 11, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds virtual colonoscopy is used appropriately, may expand screening to more patients
In 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) halted reimbursement for so-called "virtual colonoscopy" for routine colon-cancer screening in asymptomatic patients, in part due to concerns over how this procedure, ...
Apr 5, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
One in four colonoscopies in Medicare patients found to be potentially inappropriate
Colonoscopy is one of the most effective cancer screening procedures available. Colon cancer grows very slowly and can be treated if caught early through screening. But, perhaps because of this success, older Americans are ...
Mar 13, 2013
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