May 21: The Week in Cancer News
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowers its recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening to 45, and more news of the week from Cancer Today.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowers its recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening to 45, and more news of the week from Cancer Today.
Stool-based tests were favored over colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, according to research published in the AACR journal Cancer Prevention Research.
A draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force calls for colorectal cancer screening to start at age 45, rather than 50.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests the age people should begin routine colorectal cancer screening should be lowered, and more news of the week from Cancer Today.
Unexpected expenses may deter people from undergoing colonoscopies, and more news of the week from Cancer Today.
The AACR issues an extensive report on cancer disparities, and more news of the week from Cancer Today.
In a study, researchers found an association between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and conditions associated with colorectal cancer.
The FDA approved the use of an immune checkpoint inhibitor as a first-line treatment for patients with colorectal cancers caused by genetic mutations that stem from an inability to repair mistakes or damage in DNA coding.
Community level programs were effective and can be expanded to help reduce colorectal cancer disparities, according to a study by National Cancer Institute researchers.
A recent study reports that high adherence to oral diabetes medication was associated with improved survival for patients with colorectal cancer.