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Colorectal cancer
Young-onset digestive cancers: this is how we improve the quality of care
“I had very severe symptoms. I had jaundice, I had itching – symptoms that could definitely indicate something related to the liver, or quite severe disease – but because of my age I was repeatedly just shoved away.” (Gabriel, eventually…
Aspirin prevents colorectal cancer best in those with least healthy lifestyles
Regular aspirin may help lower risk of colorectal cancer most effectively in people who have greater lifestyle-related risk factors for the disease. The study, published in JAMA Oncology on 1 August, found that, to prevent one case of colorectal cancer…
Study indicates people with type 2 diabetes need increased colorectal cancer screening
People with type 2 diabetes have a 47% increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) in comparison to people without diabetes. The cohort study, published in Jama Network Open, 15 November, suggests that regular CRC screening should become integral to…
Gut microbiome offers new avenue for detecting colorectal cancer
Significant variations in the gut microbiome can be identified between people who develop pre-cancerous colonic lesions and those who do not. The Dutch study, abstract OP118, presented at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2023, held in Copenhagen, October 14–17, showed…
Statin use lowers risk of colorectal cancer in inflammatory bowel disease
Statin use was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer related mortality, and all-cause mortality in a patient population with inflammatory bowel disease. The Swedish study, published online in eClinicalMedicine, 1 September, found benefits depended on duration…
Cancer could overtake cardiovascular disease as leading cause of death in type 2 diabetes
Mortality from cancer has increased among older people with type 2 diabetes. The UK cohort study, published in Diabetologica, 24 January, found people with type 2 diabetes were at particular risk of mortality from colorectal, pancreatic, liver and endometrial cancers.…
Repurposed drug combination reduces risk of recurrence following surgery for colorectal cancer
Pharmacological suppression of adrenergic and inflammatory signalling using readily available drugs to lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety decreased the risk of post-surgical colorectal cancer (CRC) recurrence. The pilot COMPIT study, published in the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 6…
Resistant starch equivalent to eating a daily banana cuts hereditary cancer risk
Consuming resistant starch (RS), also known as fermentable fibre, reduces the risk of non-colorectal cancers (non-CRCs) by nearly 50% in people with Lynch syndrome. The study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, 25 July, found that while resistant starch significantly reduced…
US study suggests colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45
Screening women below the age of 50 for colorectal cancer (CRC) can significantly reduce their risk in comparison to those who have no endoscopic screening or who initiate testing at age 50. The study in JAMA Oncology, published online 5…
IL-6 provides missing link between exercise and colon cancer protection
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) molecules released into the systemic circulation during exercise elicit biological effects limiting colon cancer cell proliferation. The UK study, published in International Journal of Cancer, 7 April, provides a potential mechanism of action explaining how regular physical activity…