Huntsman Cancer Institute recommends all individuals start regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. Colorectal cancer screenings help detect colon and rectal cancer early when it is easier to ...
Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the fourth among women in the United States. When considered together, CRC is the second leading cause of ...
Gastroenterologist Daniel J. Pambianco, MD, writes about ACG’s recently updated guidelines for colorectal screening and the importance of routine colonoscopy screening in a Daily Progress article. Dr.
The American College of Gastroenterology has announced it is updating its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer for the first time since 2000, according to a news release by the ACG. The new ...
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer related death in the U.S., with nearly 53,000 1 fatalities expected in 2025. While the burden of this disease is significant, advancements in ...
Lowering the CRC screening age to 45 resulted in a 955% increase in screenings among 45- to 49-year-olds. The increase was most notable among women, non-Hispanic Whites, and those with commercial ...
First national guideline recommendation for Shield paves the way for improved patient access and additional major guideline inclusions NCCN guidelines point to landmark ECLIPSE Study showing efficacy ...
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Some Older Adults Find an Age Cutoff For Colon Cancer Screenings 'Unacceptable'—Here's Why Doctors Say It Exists
In a new survey, 40% of adults over 50 said an age cutoff for routine colorectal cancer screenings at 75 years old was “somewhat” or “very” unacceptable. Experts set this guideline because at age 75, ...
Colorectal cancer was once considered primarily a disease of aging. But rates are now on the rise among younger adults. Since 2011, colon cancer rates among people younger than 50 have increased by ...
A groundbreaking blood test for colorectal cancer screening has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), offering the potential to revolutionize early detection for one of ...
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