Negative Colonoscopy Findings Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Related Deaths
Compared with unscreened individuals, a colonoscopy with normal findings may be linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer deaths for more than 12 years.
Colorectal 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.
Patients Uncomfortable Stopping Colorectal Cancer Screening Despite Low Value
Some patients may not be comfortable discontinuing colorectal cancer screening despite minimal benefit associated with the testing.
Better Efforts Needed for Cancer Patients With Pessimistic Illness Perceptions
Among cancer survivors, illness perception may affect patient health-related quality of life and mortality.
Bowel Preparation for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Improving Outcomes
Stool burden can be a particularly challenging aspect of colonoscopies, making potentially cancerous lesions easier to miss.
Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps
Diagnosing, but leaving these polyps can save time and, likely, costs.
Majority of Patients With Liver Metastases From Colorectal Cancer Eligible for Laparoscopy
In high-volume centers, patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer may often be eligible for minimally invasive liver surgery via laparoscopy, thereby reducing potential morbidity risks associated with open surgery.
Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Increases With Positive Fecal Hemoglobin Test
Positive guaiac fecal occult blood test result linked to increased risk of death from circulatory, respiratory, other diseases.
More NPs Ordering Multitarget Stool DNA Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
The percentage of NPs who order the mt-sDNA test for colorectal cancer screening has increased significantly since the test became available in 2014.
Higher Vitamin D Levels Tied to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
In women, risk declines as levels increase up to 100 nmol/L, but association in men not significant
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