FIT-Based CRC Screening Program Associated With Decrease in Overall CRC Incidence
Investigators assessed the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality rates following the application of a fecal immunochemical testing-based screening program.
Colorectal Cancer
Weight Loss in Adulthood Tied to Reduced Risk of Colorectal Adenoma
Weight loss from age 20 to ages 55-74 was linked to reduced adenoma risk, especially for those who were overweight or obese.
Heart Failure Tied to Increased Risk of Cancers, Cancer-Related Mortality
The excess risk of cancer appeared to be associated with the severity of heart failure.
Young Have Greatest Burden of Distant Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
The youngest adults have the greatest burden of distant-stage early-onset colorectal adenocarcinoma.
Risk for Cancer Increased After VTE for Patients With Psoriasis
The absolute risk for overall cancer was 4.7% during the first year of follow-up.
The Role of Twitter in Colorectal Cancer Awareness
The most common topics of tweets were early detection of disease, bereavement, and research.
Oxaliplatin Does Not Benefit Older Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Oxaliplatin did not prolong progression-free survival and was associated with more adverse events.
Data Support Lowering Age for CRC Screening to 45 Years
For patients aged 45 to 49 years, 32% had any neoplasia, 7.5% had advanced premalignant lesions, and 0.58% had colorectal cancer.
Major Financial Hardship Prevalent in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
At 12 months, the cumulative incidence of major financial hardship was 71.3%.
Primary Care Clinicians Tailor Colorectal Cancer Screening to Patients
About 97% of gastroenterologists chose colonoscopy as their preferred screening method.
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