colon cancer

Hidden Inflammation Drives High Colon Cancer Risk, Garvan Research Reveals

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According to recent research published in Nature Communications by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and ulcerative colitis are fundamentally different bowel diseases despite currently receiving identical treatments. The findings reveal why PSC patients face a colorectal cancer risk three times higher than those with ulcerative colitis alone, offering new pathways … Read more

Dietitian Reveals 2 Foods to Eat and 1 to Avoid for Lower Colon Cancer Risk

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Colorectal cancer cases among adults under the age of 50 have been rising since the mid-90s, making the disease the deadliest form of cancer for younger populations, according to scientific data cited by Business Insider. While the exact causes behind the uptick remain under investigation by researchers, evidence indicates that maintaining healthy lifestyle habits—such as … Read more

Viagra Ingredient Stops Cancer Spread in World First Study

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< 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

GATA6 Loss Drives Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer

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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

Comparing Three Robotic Platforms for Colon Resection: A Prospective Study

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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

Mailed DNA-based test for colorectal cancer screening

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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

Why Are Young People Getting Colon Cancer? Weed Killer May Be Linked

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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

His Dad Began Chemotherapy on His 16th Birthday

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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

Mom’s late-stage cancer symptoms dismissed by multiple doctors for years

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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 recommended as part of treatment for colon cancer

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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

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