Connie Pickett: Living with LARs
Young mother of 3. Diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. After ostomy reversal surgery, she experienced LARS. She shares valuable tips and advice for managing it.
Colon cancer data reinforce need to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
New findings from a study presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer 2021 (30 June – 3 July) suggest that excessive antibiotic use may increase the risk of colon cancer, particularly among people below the age of 50[1]. The study draws attention to ...
Red meat consumption may promote DNA damage-associated mutations in patients with colorectal cancer
While many different risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC) have been established, the underlying mechanisms are not well known. A recent study published in Cancer Discovery (journal for American Association for Cancer Research) found that high red meat consumption was linked to higher levels of DNA damage in colon cells, driving ...
Patient Story: Stephanie Budgell
Hi, I’m Stephanie Budgell, a colorectal cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in March 2020 at the age of 35. You could say before my diagnosis I was living my best life: married to a loving husband, raising two kids aged 2 and 4, mid-career, and what I thought was the ...
Is it time for universal genetic testing in colorectal cancer?
Findings from a recent study show that multigene panel testing of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) can detect inherited mutations that would not have been identified with guideline-based genetic testing. The prospective study evaluated universal genetic testing, noting that 1 in 6 patients (16%) with CRC have an inherited genetic ...
USPSTF final recommendation on CRC screening: 45 is the new 50
The final recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) builds on draft guidelines issued in October 2020 which state that screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) should now begin at age 45 and not 50 for average-risk individuals in the United States. The recommendation also mandates insurance coverage ...
Patient Story: Bryna Dilman
My day started as it always did: I was woken up by my five year old daughter who wanted to come and snuggle in bed. It’s a wonderful way to start the day, and I was in good spirits when I went downstairs to start breakfast and get ready for ...
Periodontal disease can be a potential risk indicator for colorectal cancer
Periodontal disease (PD) is a set of inflammatory conditions that affect the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. PD is believed to increase systemic inflammation, trigger immune dysfunction, alter the body’s microbiome, and increase the chances of developing certain cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC) [1]. A 2016 ...
FDA Oks marketing of first AI device used to detect lesions during colonoscopy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the marketing of the GI Genius, a system that is uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to aid in the detection of potentially cancerous polyps during a colonoscopy. During a colonoscopy, the technology highlights portions of interest of the colon and generates ...
Patient Story: Haydn
Hi, my name is Haydn Bechthold and I’m a 22-year-old who is currently fighting stage III colorectal cancer. Prior to my diagnosis I was pursuing a career in professional soccer while I continued my post-graduate studies. In my soccer career so far, I’ve had the chance to play for soccer ...
