Jesse Fishman is a 17-year-old hockey player, currently playing for the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League. Jesse’s life was changed forever last February when his mother was diagnosed with stage 3b colon cancer at the age of 45. Jesse has joined forces with Colorectal Cancer Canada with the ...
12 August 2020 Recent findings from a Swedish cohort study found that people with diabetes had an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), a risk similar to individuals with a family history of CRC. The study included over 12 million individuals of varying age groups. Analysis of the data found: ...
It was the day of the lockdown. My family doctor called. “The colorectal cancer is back in the pelvic sidewall,” she said, “the PET-CT lit up there.” She urged me to get to a hospital right away to get my CEA blood marker taken. When I got there, the clerk ...
It was the day of the lockdown. My family doctor called. “The colorectal cancer is back in the pelvic sidewall,” she said, “the PET-CT lit up there.” She urged me to get to a hospital right away to get my CEA blood marker taken. When I got there, the clerk ...
Fill out the survey! The world was shocked late last week as we learned about the tragic death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Unfortunately, Chadwick’s case is one of many, as early age onset colorectal cancer (EAO CRC) rates are rising sharply among ...
Previous data have shown that certain species of intestinal bacteria not only help to regulate the immune function of the entire body, but also optimize the therapeutic effect of cancer immunotherapy drugs such as anti-PD-1/PD-L1 and anti-CTLA-4 drugs. The exact mechanism of how this works on the molecular level, however, ...
As we transition into autumn, take a moment to appreciate the seasonal produce that’s available around you. When you give preference to in-season produce, you will: • Eat the best flavours the season has to offer • Eat the freshest and most nutritious produce. Local produce travels shorter distances to ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has presented countless new challenges in cancer care. As healthcare providers strive to treat patients as effectively as possible while minimizing their risk of infection, there are also important psychosocial needs of the moment to take into consideration. Psychosocial care is a whole-person approach to cancer care, ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic situation is constantly evolving. Canada is slowly reopening, with many cities and municipalities enforcing mask requirements and social bubbles to reduce the ongoing spread. Colorectal Cancer Canada (CCC) aims to support colorectal cancer patients, family/friends and caregivers through this constantly evolving situation. This blog will cover where ...
Results of several new studies provide important perspectives on the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), a specialized treatment for cancers that have spread to the inner lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastases). HIPEC is typically used in combination with cytoreductive surgery (CRS), an approach that aims to reduce the ...
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