< div> According to peer-reviewed research published in July in Cancer Research, sildenafil—the active ingredient in Viagra—disrupts cancer cells’ cholesterol supply to stop the spread of metastases. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, alongside teams from the US National Cancer Institute and Clalit Health Services, found that the drug targets the protein transporting essential … Read more
The loss of the transcription factor GATA6 acts as a biological switch that reprograms colorectal cancer cells to metastasize to the liver, according to research published June 22 in Cell Stem Cell. By silencing this “identity keeper,” cancer cells adopt a flexible, fetal-like state that allows them to travel through the bloodstream and colonize distant … Read more
Robot-assisted colon resection remains technically feasible across multiple platforms, though recent data indicates performance variations between the Da Vinci, Hugo RAS, and Versius systems. In a prospective study of 45 patients conducted between February and December 2024, researchers found that while all three platforms successfully performed colorectal surgeries, the systems differed in operating room efficiency … Read more
The Evolution of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Moving Beyond the Clinic For years, the biggest hurdle in colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention hasn’t always been the technology available, but rather the logistics of getting patients to use it. In underserved community health centers, where patients face significant social and economic barriers, the traditional “come into the office” … Read more
The Hidden Link Between Herbicides and Early-Onset Cancer For years, medical professionals have been puzzled by a mysterious global trend: the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in adults under 50. Although colon cancer was traditionally viewed as a disease of the elderly, a groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has pointed to a potential environmental … Read more
The Rising Tide of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Teenager’s Perspective Colorectal cancer is no longer solely a disease of older adults. Increasingly, diagnoses are occurring in individuals under 50, impacting not only those directly affected but also their families – especially children and teenagers navigating a parent’s illness. Dylan Kurtz, who shared his experience as … Read more
The Rising Tide of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults: A Wake-Up Call A growing number of individuals in their 30s and 40s are receiving a colorectal cancer diagnosis, challenging conventional understanding of the disease. Marisa Peters, a 44-year-old Los Angeles mother of three, embodies this shift. For years, her symptoms – rectal bleeding, changes in … Read more
Exercise Now Officially Part of Colon Cancer Treatment: A Paradigm Shift in Oncology For decades, exercise has been relegated to a supportive role in cancer care – something to manage symptoms or improve quality of life during treatment. Now, a landmark shift is underway. The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has formally recognized tailored … Read more
Colon Cancer Screening: Why 45 is the Recent 50 March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to discuss a cancer that often progresses silently. Recent shifts in medical guidelines are prompting more people to consider screening earlier than previously thought. What’s driving this change and what does it mean for your health? The … Read more
Colorectal Cancer’s Alarming Rise in Younger Adults: A Deep Dive Colorectal cancer (CRC), once largely considered a disease of older adults, is now increasingly affecting younger generations. A modern report, “Colorectal Cancer Statistics, 2026,” from the American Cancer Society, reveals a significant shift in incidence, with those 65 and under now accounting for 45% of … Read more