Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
Colon Cancer
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and/or Aspirin on Colorectal Adenoma Prevention
The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and aspirin were compared alone and in combination against placebo for the prevention of colorectal cancer.
Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps
Diagnosing, but leaving these polyps can save time and, likely, costs.
ACS Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening to Start at Age 45
Average-risk adults aged 45 should undergo high-sensitivity stool-based test, structural exam
ACS guidelines adherence linked to higher colon cancer survival rate
Patients with colon cancer who adhere to ACS guidelines have may have an increased survival rate.
Gap identified in colorectal cancer screening among low-income populations
Improving colorectal cancer screening rates among lower-income populations requires addressing structural, personal, and health care system barriers.
Colorectal cancer screening doubled with use of a digital health program
The use of the Mobile Patient Technology for Health-CRC (mPATH-CRC) digital health program doubles the proportion of patients who completed colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.
Colorectal cancer risk in veterans significantly reduced with colonoscopy screening
Colonoscopy is associated with significant reductions in colorectal cancer mortality among veterans and with greater benefit for left-sided cancer than right-sided cancer.
Interventions effectively increase colon cancer screening rates
Multi-level interventions can effectively increase rates of colon cancer screening in a primary care setting.
Low-dose aspirin regimen may reduce risk of certain cancers
A low-dose aspirin regimen was associated with a 3% lower risk of cancer overall.
