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Colon Cancer in Young Adults: One Woman’s Story
Tatiana was just 39 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Colon cancer is now on the rise in people under 45. Tatiana shares her story as a warning to others who may think colon cancer is a disease of the old.
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Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests.
The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more 5,000 Americans who were overdue for colon cancer scre...
GI Troubles Can Persist for Years in Women Who Survive Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.
Roughly eight years after treatment, 81% of female colon cancer survivors...
Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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A man's cardio fitness might influence whether he'll develop -- or survive -- three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.
Higher levels of cardio fitness are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing colon and lung cancers, rese...
Could Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.
A new study suggests the microbiome — the community of microorganisms in the body — may play a role.
“Younger people with colorectal cancer have more biological...
More Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests.
The research adds to the evidence that excess weight and weight increases in adulthood increase the risk for colon and other gastrointestinal (GI) cance...
Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.
Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
The telltale...
Cancer's Financial Toll on Couples Hurts Both Partners
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike.
Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these fiscal worries,
Colon Cancer in the Young: One Woman's Story
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Tatiana Gonzalez had just quit her job as a postal carrier, and with it the 12 miles a day she walked as she delivered people's mail.
So Gonzalez, then 39, figured that was why she suddenly became so constipated that she required laxatives to go to the bathroom.
�...
Drug Used in Pregnancies in 1960s, '70s May Be Tied to Colon Cancers Today
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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The children of women who took a common anti-nausea drug for pregnancy in the 1960s and 1970s may be at higher risk of colon cancer, according to a new study.
The drug, dicyclomine, is used to treat spasms caused by irritable bowel syndrome. It was also initially include...
Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.
Also, significantly more Americans are being diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, the cancer so...
Only Half of Folks With Stool Test Positive for Colon Cancer Get Follow-Up Colonoscopy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Many people undergo a stool test to screen for colon cancer but a new study finds too few follow up with a colonoscopy when that test warns of a possible cancer.
Not following up undermines the point of screening, said study-co-author
Black Patients More Likely to Need Emergency Surgery for Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Black patients are more likely than their white peers to need emergency surgery for colon cancer, which increases their risk for complications and death, study authors say.
"Overall, these results suggest that racial and ethnic differences persist" among colon cancer pa...
Most Americans Still Aren't Eating Enough Whole Grains
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2022
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Americans are eating more whole grains than ever before -- but it's still not enough.
Moreover, not everyone agrees on what whole grains actually are, according to a new study that found competing definitions.
The increase in whole grain intake over the past two de...
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men's Odds for Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows.
“Although previous research has suggested that plant-based diets may play a role in prev...
Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2022
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Getting regularly scheduled, moderate physical activity can help extend the lives of people with colon cancer, according to a new study.
Exercise is even helpful for obese cancer patients, reducing inflammation and improving the bacterial communities of the gut's microbi...
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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The latest statistics from the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) show a continuing decline in the number of Americans who die from cancer, although there's been little change in the number of new cancer cases.
"From 2015 to 2019, overall cancer death rates decreased b...
Lots of Ultra-Processed Foods Could Raise a Man's Odds for Colon Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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Many guys love a breakfast plate piled high with sausages and maybe a sugar-glazed danish on the side. Now, research shows that wolfing down too many
Weight-Loss Surgery May Greatly Lower Odds for Many Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of developing or dying from cancer, according to three new studies.
Obese folks who underwent bariatric surgery were at least two times less likely to develop certain types of canc...
Gene Test Lets Some Colon Cancer Patients Safely Skip Chemo
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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A blood test could save some colon cancer patients from getting unnecessary chemotherapy following surgery, while making sure that those who would benefit from the treatment get it, researcher...
Pandemic Caused Millions of U.S. Women to Skip Cancer Screenings
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2022
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Millions of U.S. women missed breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
It found that compared to 2018, the number of women in 2020 who said they had
Colon Cancer Death Rates Are Falling Among the Young - But Only for Whites
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Race and ethnicity matter when battling colon cancer, with young white patients facing notably better odds than Black, Hispanic or Asian patients, new research warns.
A look at colon cancer survival among Americans younger than 50 turned up a glaring discrepancy: Surviva...
Obesity Stigma Keeps Many From Life-Saving Cancer Screening: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Many people who are overweight or obese avoid cancer screening for fear of stigma and judgment about their weight, British researchers report.
In a review of 10 published studies, researchers ...
Study Supports Colonoscopies for Women Under 50
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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Colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer, a new study claims.
"While there's been an alarming increase in the incidence of color...
Could HIV Meds Help Slow Advanced Cancers?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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The introduction of HAART (highly active anti-retroviral therapy) in the mid-1990s revolutionized the treatment of HIV/AIDS, halting disease progression and dramatically extending lives.
Lymphedema in Legs Strikes 1 in 3 Female Cancer Survivors
- March 10, 2022
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After surviving cancer, many older women suffer severe leg swelling that interferes with everyday life, a new study finds.
About one-third of older women develop this chronic condition - called lymphedema - after treatment for colon, uterine or ovarian cancer, according ...
Does Your Height Affect Your Odds for Colon Cancer?
- March 7, 2022
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Taller people have a higher risk of colon cancer than shorter folks, and researchers say height should be considered when it comes to screening for the disease.
For the new study, the research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore analyzed data from 47 internationa...
6 Healthy Steps to Preventing Colon Cancer
- March 6, 2022
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Colon cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of tumors, an expert says.
Implanted 'Drug Factory' Wipes Out Cancers in Mice -- Could It Help People?
- March 3, 2022
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Tiny, implantable drug "factories" that churn out an immune system protein could offer a new way to battle some cancers, if research in lab mice pans out.
Researchers said the technology is readily translatable to human testing, and an initial trial could begin as soon a...
Cancer Patients May Be at Higher Odds for Rare Neurological Disorder
- March 3, 2022
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People with cancer may be at increased risk for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, new research has found.
"Previous studies have suggested there may be a link between cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome, but just how often people develop
Getting Rid of Meat in Your Diet May Lower Cancer Risk
- February 24, 2022
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People who go meat-free, or at least put limits on it, may have lower risks of some of the most common cancers, a new, large study suggests.
British researchers stressed that their findings do not prove definitively that
Why Is Cancer-Linked Benzene in So Many Personal Care Products?
- February 24, 2022
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Dozens of different spray products -- deodorants, shampoos, sunscreens, athlete's foot treatments -- have been recalled in recent months due to contamination with the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Women at Higher Odds for Side Effects From Some Cancer Treatments
- February 15, 2022
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Gender differences extend to cancer treatments, with women having a higher risk of severe side effects from certain treatments than men, a new study finds.
Previous research concluded women tend to have more side effects from chemotherapy, and this new paper shows the sa...
Biden Relaunches Cancer Moonshot Initiative
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- February 3, 2022
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President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is giving a new push to the cancer moonshot initiative that he first led during the Obama administration.
In his announcement, Biden said the program ...
Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2022
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Colon cancer rates are increasing for younger Americans, along with rates of obesity. Could slimming down reduce young people's risk for malignancy?
A new study suggests that even a small amount of weight loss may cut your odds for benign growths in the colon known as ad...
Late-Stage Colon Cancers Increasing Among Young Americans
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2022
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Yet another study is chipping away at the idea that colon and rectal cancers are diseases of older age: In the past couple decades, Americans younger than 40 have shown the steepest rise in advanced cases of these cancers.
The research adds to evidence of a disturbing, a...
Most Americans Don't Know Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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Most American adults don't know that alcohol boosts cancer risk, but a majority support steps to increase awareness of the link, a new nationwide survey shows.
""It is important that people are made fully aware of the potential harms of alcohol so that they may make info...
Colonoscopy Surprise Bills Should Be Thing of the Past, Experts Say
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Big surprise bills for any colonoscopy done after a positive result from a stool-based screening test will be prevented under new federal rules, a group of U.S. medical organizations say.
On Jan. 10, the Biden administration issued guidance requiring private insurers to ...
Many Cancer Patients Face Mounting Bills Despite Having Insurance
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2022
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Many insured cancer patients still experience serious money problems linked to their illness, new research affirms.
For example, nearly 3 out of 4 insured patients with colon cancer have major financial hardship in the year after their diagnosis, which affects their soci...
More Than 10 Million People Died of Cancer Worldwide in 2019
- Cara Murez
- January 4, 2022
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Cancer remains a major killer, with 10 million deaths reported worldwide in 2019.
More than 23 million new cases were documented globally in 2019, according to researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
By comparison, in 2010 there were 8.29 m...
Supplements: Many Cancer Patients Think They'll Help, But Experts Urge Caution
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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Many cancer patients take dietary supplements in hopes of keeping their disease at bay, but British researchers say there's little evidence it will pay off.
In fact, they add, supplements may not only be ineffective, but harmful as well.
"We found 1 in 5 peopl...
More Evidence That Pandemic Delayed Cancer Diagnoses
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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New research offers fresh proof that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed cancer diagnoses in the United States, increasing patients' risk for poor outcomes.
For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 9 million patients at over 1,200 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical f...
Clinical Trials Are Becoming More Diverse, But There's Still Work To Do
- Robert Preidt
- November 30, 2021
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U.S. cancer clinical trial participants have become more diverse in makeup, but certain groups remain underrepresented, a new study finds.
It's important to have a wide range of participants in clinical trials, to find out if treatments are safe and effective for people ...
President Biden to Undergo Routine Colonoscopy
- Dennis Thompson
- November 19, 2021
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President Joe Biden is undergoing a routine colonoscopy Friday, and will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he's sedated for the procedure, the White House said.
The colonoscopy will be part of Biden's first routine physical exam as president, a...
Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage May Raise Lifetime Cancer Risk in Offspring
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2021
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People who were exposed to a particular hormonal medication in the womb may have a heightened risk of cancer later in life, a new study suggests.
Researchers found the increased cancer risk among adults whose mothers had been given injections of a synthetic progesterone ...
Younger Age Doesn't Boost Survival With Advanced Colon Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- October 28, 2021
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Younger patients with advanced colon cancer don't live longer than older patients, but it's unclear why, researchers say.
The authors of the new study said they were surprised by the findings, which come as colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans.
...
Too Little Vitamin D Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Black Women
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
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Black American women with low levels of vitamin D have higher odds of developing colon cancer, according to a new research that echoes previous findings in white women.
Researchers used a vitamin D prediction model for nearly 50,000 participants in the Black Women's Heal...
Cancer Costs U.S. Patients $21 Billion a Year
- October 26, 2021
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American cancer patients spent more than $21 billion on their care in 2019, a new report shows.
That $21.09 billion included out-of-pocket costs of $16.22 billion and patient time costs of $4.87 billion. Patient time costs are the value of the time patients spend traveli...
Cancer Care Costs U.S. $156 Billion Per Year; Drugs a Major Factor
- Robert Preidt
- October 13, 2021
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Private insurers paid out about $156.2 billion in 2018 for U.S. patients with the 15 most common cancers.
Medication was the largest expense and drugs for breast, lung, lymphoma and colon cancers accounted for the largest chunk of those costs, according to a Penn State C...
Colon Cancer Diagnoses Fell 40% in Pandemic, and That's Not Good News
- Cara Murez
- October 4, 2021
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Colon cancer numbers dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean fewer people have the disease.
In Spain, researchers discovered a more than 40% decline in colon cancer diagnoses, leading experts to worry about the ramifications.
"These...
New Tests for Colon, Prostate Cancer Show Promise
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2021
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A pair of experimental tests could help doctors detect colon or prostate cancer with just a sample of blood or saliva.
One test examines a person's blood for four biomarkers linked to inflammation. In a small study, it outperformed the fecal blood test now used in colon ...