Gastrointestinal Cancer

Review Shows Evidence of Link Between Diet, Colorectal Cancer Risk

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date March 3, 2021

A review of meta-analyses sought to grade the evidence related to associations between dietary factors and colorectal cancer risk.

Presence of Diabetes and Risks for Anemia, Infection in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date March 2, 2021

A retrospective study of electronic health records sought to determine the effect of presence of diabetes on long-term outcomes for colorectal cancer survivors.

Wearable Fitness Tracker Feasibly Quantifies Physical Activity in CRC

By

Christina Bennett, MS

Publish Date February 8, 2021

Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) were prospectively enrolled into 2 cohorts and asked to wear a fitness tracker for 4 days at baseline and at follow-up.

Patient-Ordered Testing May Up CRC Screening Adherence

Publish Date February 5, 2021

Patients self-ordering FIT tests for colorectal cancer screening through an electronic reminder more likely to complete a kit.

American Cancer Society 2021 Statistics Report Shows Continuous Decline in Cancer Mortality Rate, Illuminates Disease-Specific Trends

By

Rachel Narozniak, MA

Publish Date February 4, 2021

The American Cancer Society’s annual report approximates the new cancer diagnoses and deaths expected in 2021 and identifies impactful patterns in oncology care.