Search results for "Colorectal cancer"
Spotlight on colorectal cancer survival
One study found that colorectal cancer diagnosed six to 60 months after colonoscopy leads to a shorter life expectancy, while two others found increased risks of mental illness and chronic opioid use among colorectal cancer survivors.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/22/5.htm
22 Mar 2019
ACG lowers suggested age for colorectal cancer screening in updated guidelines
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) continues to recommend colorectal cancer screening in average-risk adults ages 50 to 75 years but now also suggests it in those ages 45 to 49 years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/03/26/1.htm
26 Mar 2021
USPSTF draft recommendations favor screening younger patients for colorectal cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) newly issued a B recommendation in support of screening adults ages 45 to 49 years. The recommendations are currently open for public comment.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/6.htm
20 Nov 2020
Higher circulating vitamin D level associated with lower colorectal cancer risk
Participants who had circulating vitamin D levels under 30 nmol/L had a 31% higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those with levels between 50 and 62.5 nmol/L.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/22/2.htm
22 Jun 2018
Dietary choices, some drugs may reduce incidence of colorectal cancer
While NSAIDs and a high consumption of fruits and vegetables were associated with a decreased incidence of colorectal cancer, frequent consumption of alcohol or meat was linked to increased colorectal cancer incidence, a systematic review found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/2.htm
23 Oct 2020
After surgery for stage II or III colorectal cancer, more vs less frequent follow-up did not differ for 5-year mortality
The findings help clarify the ideal process for surveillance of clinical recurrence of colorectal cancer, an ACP Journal Club commentary said.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/10/26/7.htm
26 Oct 2018
FIT may be useful for screening above-average-risk populations for colorectal cancer
A meta-analysis of 12 studies found that fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) may be a viable alternative screening strategy for patients at increased risk for colorectal cancer, but the authors and an accompanying editorial noted that the quality of the evidence was low.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/28/8.htm
28 Jul 2017
Tailored thresholds for FIT may increase colorectal cancer detection
Rates of cancer detection and the number of positive test results per cancer case detected varied significantly by age and sex, which suggests that modifying positivity thresholds by subgroups might optimize screening program performance.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/28/6.htm
28 Sep 2018
Invitation to a single FS screening vs. usual care reduced colorectal cancer mortality and incidence at >15 y
The SCORE trial demonstrated the long-term protective effect from flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening for colorectal cancer at ages 55 to 64 years, supporting the safety of using it as a single intervention, an ACP Journal Club commentary noted.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/25/7.htm
25 Mar 2022
Spotlight on CRC screening in older adults
Age-based screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) results in underscreening of older, healthier patients, one study found, while a trial showed that personalized information about CRC risk from a primary care clinician led to more appropriate use of screening.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/17/5.htm
17 Nov 2023