Presenting older adults with personalized information about the risks and benefits of colorectal cancer (CRC) increases their chances of receiving screening orders that benefit them, according to a study published in JAMA Internal. Despite colon cancer screening guidelines, many clinicians don’t always follow the recommended approach, like considering past screenings or health history for older adults. In this study, Dr. Sameer Saini and his colleagues investigated how personalizing a multilevel intervention could improve the appropriate use of colorectal cancer screening ...
Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
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According to the study, the largest percentage increase was observed in children aged 10-14, with a staggering 500% rise
Fusobacterium nucleatum, commonly found in the mouth microbiome, has gained attention as an emerging cancer causing bacterium
The largest percentage increase in CRC was observed in children ages 10-14 years, with a staggering 500% rise in cases.
Dr. Craig Eagle, CMO of Guardant Health, discusses how DNA-Based Colorectal Cancer Blood Screening can address CRC disparity.
If those individuals also have a higher risk of colorectal cancer, we can infer that obesity is linked to colorectal cancer.
Body size, insulin levels, alcohol intake, and educational level may likely drive colorectal cancer in people under 50.
Black patients with early-onset CRC receive worse and less-timely care than their White counterparts.
Dr. Daniela Penz and colleagues sought to understand colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence trends among younger adults.
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