Cumulative Lifetime Excess Weight Associated With Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers sought to determine whether cumulative lifetime excess weight was associated with risk for colon cancer.
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Colonoscopy Before Age 50 May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Initiation of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy before 50 years of age is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer in women.
Development of a Clinical Polygenic Risk Score Assay Described
Physician- and patient-oriented informational materials developed to support decision-making about polygenic risk scores
FIT vs Colonoscopy for CRC Screening Not Sustainable at VHA Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers assessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Veterans Health Administration’s use of colonoscopy screening.
Unprocessed Red Meat, Processed Meat Intake After Stage III Colon Cancer Diagnosis Not Linked to Recurrence or Death
Researchers evaluated whether consuming unprocessed red meat or processed meat after being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer would lead to cancer recurrence or mortality.
Fecal Immunochemical Tests Decrease Incidence of Colorectal Cancer and Mortality
Researchers sought to determine whether using a fecal immunochemical test would help decrease colorectal cancer and mortality.
Atezolizumab With Capecitabine and Bevacizumab Provides Limited Clinical Benefit in Refractory mCRC
Researchers sought to determine if adding atezolizumab to therapy with capecitabine and bevacizumab would improve progression-free survival in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.
Cumulative Lifetime Excess Weight Has Bigger Impact on Colorectal Cancer Risk
Cumulative lifetime excess weight has a greater impact on colorectal cancer (CRC) risk than excess weight at a single time point.
Postoperative Pain Reduced With Intravenous Preoperative Ketorolac vs Ibuprofen
Researchers assessed the effect of preoperative intravenous NSAIDs on postoperative pain relief in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Colonoscopy After Positive FIT Significantly Reduces Risk for Mortality
Researchers sought to determine whether not undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive FIT was linked to increased incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality.
Improved Colorectal Cancer Outcomes With Recent Colonoscopy in IBD
The association between colonoscopy surveillance intervals and CRC stage, treatment, and all-cause and cancer-specific mortality was examined.
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Artificial sweeteners (particularly aspartame and acesulfame-K) are associated with increased cancer risk.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Related Fatty Liver Disease Increases Risk for Colon Cancer
Researchers analyzed the relationship between metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and the risk for colon cancer.
Antibiotic Treatment Not Associated With Risk for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Researchers in Sweden sought to explore whether receiving treatment with antibiotics was associated with risk for early-onset colorectal cancer.
Taller Height May Increase Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Taller height should be considered a risk factor for colorectal cancer or adenoma.
Structured CRC Screening May Help Reduce Racial Health Disparities
Equitable delivery of effective strategies across the screening continuum can increase screening rates and reduce colorectal cancer-related mortality among Black and White individuals.
Meat Intake After Diagnosis Not Linked to Colon Cancer Outcomes
Postdiagnosis intake of unprocessed red meat, processed meat not linked with recurrence or mortality risk in patients with stage III colon cancer
Lowering the Colorectal Cancer Screening Age for Average Risk Individuals
Investigators assessed the prevalence of and risk factors for colorectal neoplasia among patients aged 18 to 54 years.
Spending for GI Cancers Continues to Increase in US
Investigators assessed trends and patterns of healthcare spending in patients with GI malignancies in the US and predicted spending estimates for the next decade.
Adding Navigation Improves Outcomes of Community Colorectal Cancer Education Programs
A group-randomized sought to determine the cost effectiveness of adding community-to-clinic tailored navigation to a community education program for colorectal screening.
Benefits of Biologic Agents in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Similar in Both Black and White Patients
Researchers assessed whether the overall survival benefit of biologic agents is consistent among both Black and White patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
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