Fruquintinib Provides Meaningful Benefit in Refractory Metastatic CRC
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer, fruquintinib treatment yields a significant and clinically meaningful benefit in terms of overall survival, according to a study published in the Ju…
Learn MoreGastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Treatments & More
Gastrointestinal cancers can be some of the most deadly types of tumors, but screening and treatments can make a difference.Here’s a rundown on the types of gastrointestinal cancers, along with their symptoms, treatments and tips for prevention.Gastro…
Learn MoreRisk Factors Identified for Early-Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) have been identified in a study published online June 6 in Cancer Prevention Research.Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D., from the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical C…
Learn MoreStaying Fit Lowers a Man’s Cancer Risk, Study Confirms
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A man’s cardio fitness might influence whether he’ll develop — or survive — three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.Higher levels of cardio fitness are associated with a signifi…
Learn MoreDoubling Up on FIT Testing Catches More Colorectal Cancers
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A double fecal immunochemical test (FIT) improves sensitivity and cuts the number of missed colorectal cancers, according to a study published online in the April issue of the British Journal of Surgery.Adam G…
Learn MoreASCO: Microbiome Varies for Early-Onset, Late-Onset Colorectal Cancer
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The microbiome (MB) of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) varies between those diagnosed with early- or late-onset disease, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cli…
Learn MoreASCO: Microbiome Varies for Early-Onset, Late-Onset Colorectal Cancer
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The microbiome (MB) of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) varies between those diagnosed with early- or late-onset disease, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cli…
Learn MoreCould Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.A new study suggests the microbiome — the community of microorganisms in the body — may play a role. “Younger peo…
Learn MoreMás evidencias de que la obesidad aumenta las probabilidades de cánceres gastrointestinales
VIERNES, 12 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mantener un peso saludable podría ser importante para reducir el riesgo de un cáncer gastrointestinal, sugiere un nuevo estudio. La investigación amplías las evidencias actuales de que el exceso de peso …
Learn MoreMore Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests. The research adds to the evidence that excess weight and weight increases in adulthood incre…
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