US EditionColon cancer rates on the rise among middle-aged Americans
- Younger patients, particularly those with Lynch Syndrome, are increasingly diagnosed with colorectal cancer, as noted by LVHN oncologist Dr. Maged Khalil.
- George Romig and Tanya Hughes have both been diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome, a genetic disorder that increases cancer risks, including colorectal cancer.
- Symptoms of colorectal cancer include blood in the stool and consistent stomach pains, which Romig emphasizes should prompt early doctor visits.
- Dr. Maged Khalil states that a 90% cure rate exists if colorectal cancer is caught early.
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Daan (29) has colon cancer and lives in the present: 'My girlfriend and I are still too young to deal with this disease'
Colon cancer among young people is still extremely rare, but there has been a clear increase in recent years. In addition, the disease is often detected in them at a later stage. Daan Schlief (29) appeared to have a bowel tumor with a spread to the liver.
Colon cancer warning: Scientists uncover 'significant' link between popular diet and polyp growth
New research from the University of Toronto has revealed a concerning link between low-carb, low-fibre diets and colorectal cancer risk when combined with a specific strain of E. coli bacteria.Scientists found this dietary and bacterial combination damages the gut's protective mucus layer, allowing harmful toxins to reach colon cells and promote the formation of polyps that can develop into cancer.The study, published in Nature Microbiology, sho…
Experts warn of rising colorectal cancer cases, call for early diagnosis
Medical experts in the field of colorectal cancer said the disease is preventable if diagnosed early. A statement signed by MedServe, a healthcare subsidiary of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, on Saturday, said renowned Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr Peter Kingham and others spoke during a lecture on colorectal
Katie Couric Reveals She’s Convinced One Star to Get a Colonoscopy & Is Still Battling To Get Another to Do It
For those who don’t know, South by Southwest, also known as SXSW, is in full swing! So many stars have arrived for the movie premieres, for the events, and of course, for the educational panels. From March 7 to March 15, people can go to SXSW, a week-long conference and festival, to learn, grow, and more. One of the biggest events of the show has everyone talking: the SheMedia Co-Lab’s Gut Check: Gut Health and The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young …
"I was a thousand miles away from imagining that I had cancer": the difficult diagnosis of the disease in young adults
A study published this week by Public Health France reveals an increase in cancer cases among people under 40 years of age. Problem: among the youngest, these diseases are diagnosed late because they are rare and too quickly ruled out by doctors.
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