Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
Colon Cancer
Risk for Cancer Incidence, Mortality Increased With Psoriasis
Overall cancer mortality and mortality for liver, esophageal, pancreatic cancer up with severe psoriasis.
Incidence of Early-Onset Colon and Rectal Cancers Highest in Southern US States but Rising Fastest in Western US States
The incidence of early onset colorectal cancer per 100,000 people increased from 6.7 during 1995-1996 to 11.5 during 2014-2015 for residents of the state of WA.
Adherence to Topical Management of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Poor Among Patients Treated With Regorafenib
Researchers sought to measure adherence to topical management regimens among patients with HFSR due to treatment with regorafenib.
Patient Reports Indicate Discussions on Symptom Management Are Insufficient
Researchers surveyed patients on pain, fatigue, and distress due to their diagnosis, as well as their perception of management of these symptoms.
Number of Colorectal Cancer Deaths Projected to Rise Worldwide
Researchers found that mortality rates for colon cancer are predicted to continue decreasing in the majority of included countries from Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, but not Latin America or the Caribbean.
Risk for Colon Cancer, Osteogenic Sarcoma Higher With Presence of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
Researchers reviewed cancer incidence in patients with Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps
Researchers evaluated the performance of real-time CAD with endocytoscopes among 791 consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy.
Insurance Type Influences Colon Cancer Survival
Researchers evaluated survival in patients with colon cancer, according to the type of insurance the patients held.
Following ACS Guidelines Shown to Improve Outcomes for Colon Cancer Survivors
A prospective study assessing the outcomes of a cohort of participants in the CALGB 89803 study determined the effect of following the American Cancer Society guidelines on survival for persons with colon cancer.
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