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New Stool Test May Spot More Colon Cancers Sooner
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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Dutch researchers have developed a new stool test that appears to detect colon polyps better than the current test does.
"The current test performs well, but leaves room for improvement," said Dr. Gerrit Meijer
Colon Cancer Screening May Be Even More Effective Than Experts Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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Getting your preventive screening colonoscopy could be even more of a lifesaver than you thought, a new analysis finds.
The two gold standard tests for spotting cancers and polyps of the colon -- colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy -- offer double the benefit determined in pri...
Most Older Americans Object to Cancer Screening Cutoffs Based on Life Expectancy: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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While guidelines for cancer screening have begun factoring in life expectancy, a new poll shows a majority of older adults disagree with age cutoff...
Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests.
The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more 5,000 Americans who were overdue for colon cancer scre...
The Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps.
This guide will outline the key women's ...
Cancer Screenings Rise in States With Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Many Americans are not getting recommended cancer screenings, and a new study hints at one way to push the needle: paid sick leave from work.
Researchers found that in areas of the United States that passed mandates on paid sick leave, cancer screening rates inched up in...
Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.
Also, significantly more Americans are being diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, the cancer so...
Millions of Americans Missed Vital Cancer Screenings in Pandemic's 2nd Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2023
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Cancer screening rates were down again during 2021, the second year of the pandemic.
The number of women having cervical cancer screening dropped 4.4 million in 2021 compared to 2019, according to a study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). About 1.1 million fewer wome...
Only Half of Folks With Stool Test Positive for Colon Cancer Get Follow-Up Colonoscopy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Many people undergo a stool test to screen for colon cancer but a new study finds too few follow up with a colonoscopy when that test warns of a possible cancer.
Not following up undermines the point of screening, said study-co-author
Only 1 in 7 Cancers Are Caught Through Cancer Screenings
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2022
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Just 14% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States are detected through routine screening, a new analysis finds -- pointing to many missed opportunities to catch cancer early.
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men's Odds for Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows.
“Although previous research has suggested that plant-based diets may play a role in prev...
Lots of Ultra-Processed Foods Could Raise a Man's Odds for Colon Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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Many guys love a breakfast plate piled high with sausages and maybe a sugar-glazed danish on the side. Now, research shows that wolfing down too many
Use Pot? You May Need More Sedation During Endoscopies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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If you use pot, you may need more sedation than normal during a gastric endoscopy, according to a new study.
"Patients didn't have increased awareness or discomfort during procedures, but they did require more drugs," lead author Dr. Yasmin Nasser said in a news release ...
Obesity Stigma Keeps Many From Life-Saving Cancer Screening: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Many people who are overweight or obese avoid cancer screening for fear of stigma and judgment about their weight, British researchers report.
In a review of 10 published studies, researchers ...
Study Supports Colonoscopies for Women Under 50
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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Colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer, a new study claims.
"While there's been an alarming increase in the incidence of color...
Missed Cancer Screenings During Pandemic Could Raise Death Rate for Years
- March 21, 2022
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The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans away from routine cancer screenings. Now a new study finds that many U.S. screening programs were still not back to normal by 2021.
The study, of more than 700 cancer facilities nationwide, found that i...
Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2022
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Colon cancer rates are increasing for younger Americans, along with rates of obesity. Could slimming down reduce young people's risk for malignancy?
A new study suggests that even a small amount of weight loss may cut your odds for benign growths in the colon known as ad...
Colonoscopy Surprise Bills Should Be Thing of the Past, Experts Say
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Big surprise bills for any colonoscopy done after a positive result from a stool-based screening test will be prevented under new federal rules, a group of U.S. medical organizations say.
On Jan. 10, the Biden administration issued guidance requiring private insurers to ...
More Evidence That Pandemic Delayed Cancer Diagnoses
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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New research offers fresh proof that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed cancer diagnoses in the United States, increasing patients' risk for poor outcomes.
For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 9 million patients at over 1,200 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical f...
President Biden to Undergo Routine Colonoscopy
- Dennis Thompson
- November 19, 2021
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President Joe Biden is undergoing a routine colonoscopy Friday, and will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he's sedated for the procedure, the White House said.
The colonoscopy will be part of Biden's first routine physical exam as president, a...
Colon Cancer Diagnoses Fell 40% in Pandemic, and That's Not Good News
- Cara Murez
- October 4, 2021
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Colon cancer numbers dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean fewer people have the disease.
In Spain, researchers discovered a more than 40% decline in colon cancer diagnoses, leading experts to worry about the ramifications.
"These...
Having Even a Cousin or Grandparent With Colon Cancer Raises Your Risk: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- September 15, 2021
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Colon cancer risk runs in families, and it's not just a parent or sibling having had the disease that should concern you.
If you have a second- or third-degree relative who had colon cancer at an early age, your odds of having the disease substantially increase, a new st...
Incomplete Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Can Bring Cancer Danger
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2021
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Colonoscopy screening can help prevent colon cancer by allowing doctors to find and remove potentially pre-cancerous growths called polyps. But if they fail to get the whole growth, the odds of a recurrence are high, a new study shows.
The likelihood that it will occur w...
Pope Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Colon Surgery
- Robin Foster
- July 14, 2021
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Ten days after surgery to remove half of his colon, Pope Francis has been discharged from a Rome hospital.
The Associated Press reported that a car carrying Francis, 84, left Rome's Gemelli Polytechnic hospital and traveled to the Vatican on Wednesday morning.
Most Cancer Screenings Make Big Rebound After Pandemic Decline
- Robert Preidt
- July 12, 2021
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A major U.S. hospital system had a strong rebound in most cancer screening tests after a steep drop-off in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows.
The findings are based on an analysis of data from the Boston-based Mass General Brigham system. ...
U.S. Deaths From Cancer Continue to Decline
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2021
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Americans' overall death rate from cancer continues to fall -- but rising rates of certain cancers and ongoing racial disparities linger.
Those are among the findings of an annual report to the nation from several major cancer organizations.
The good news includes ...
Could Home Test for Colon Cancer Mean a Big Medical Bill to Come?
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- June 28, 2021
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You decide to take a popular colon cancer screening test that can be performed at home, and it comes back positive. A follow-up colonoscopy is scheduled, but then you suddenly receive a large and unexpected medical bill.
That's what happened to a Missouri woman who was ...
Colonoscopy After 75: A Potential Lifesaver for Most
- Robert Preidt
- May 21, 2021
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If you're over 75, being screened for colon cancer could save your life, a new study says.
This week, the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age to begin colon cancer screening from 50 to 45 for people without a family history of col...
Get First Colonoscopy at 45, not 50: U.S. Expert Panel
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2021
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A lot of people think of age 50 as the magic number for getting a first colonoscopy, but earlier is better, a prestigious U.S. expert panel now says.
Based on evidence that younger people are being diagnosed with colon cancer and would benefit from screening, the U.S. Pr...
Lots of Sugary Drinks Doubles Younger Women's Colon Cancer Risk: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2021
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Rates of colon cancer among young Americans are on the rise, and a new study suggests that drinking too many sugary beverages may be to blame -- at least for women.
Women who drank two or more sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, fruity drinks or sports and energy dr...
Relatives' Colonoscopy Results Could Affect Your Colon Cancer Risk
- Robert Preidt
- May 5, 2021
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Having close relatives with colon polyps -- which can be precursors of cancer -- could mean that you have a higher risk for colon cancer, researchers say.
Colon cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer in the world, according to the World Health Organization.
FDA Approves First AI Tool to Boost Colonoscopy Accuracy
- Robert Preidt
- April 13, 2021
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The first device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect possible signs of colon cancer during colonoscopy has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The GI Genius uses AI-based machine learning to help identify lesions such as polyps or su...
Don't Delay Your Cancer Screenings, Surgeons' Group Urges
- Cara Murez
- March 29, 2021
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Many people may have postponed cancer screenings during the coronavirus pandemic, but a major medical group says now is the time to catch up.
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer is urging people to resume recommended cancer screenings to prevent further...
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Back to Normal After Pandemic Dip
- Robert Preidt
- March 24, 2021
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After a sharp drop early in the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of routine breast and colon cancer screening soon returned to near-normal levels, a new study finds.
"These are the first findings to show that, despite real fears about the consequences of drop-off in cancer scree...
Abnormal Stool Test Result? Don't Delay Your Colonoscopy
- Robert Preidt
- February 11, 2021
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Getting a colonoscopy as soon as possible after an abnormal stool test could reduce your risk of colon cancer and death from the disease, researchers say.
In a new study, investigators analyzed data from more than 200,000 U.S. veterans, aged 50 to 75, who had an abnormal...
Cancer Screening Fell Sharply Early in Pandemic, But Has Rebounded
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2021
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As clinics closed for non-essential care and patients' COVID-19 fears kept them from check-ups, the United States saw a steep drop in cancer screenings and diagnoses during the first peak of the pandemic, a new report finds.
Researchers analyzed data on how many patients...
Obamacare Helped More Americans Spot Cancers Early: Study
- Ernie Mundell
- November 12, 2020
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As the Affordable Care Act faces scrutiny once more from the U.S. Supreme Court, new research shows it may be helping to save American lives otherwise lost to cancer.
The study found that expansions of health insurance coverage through Medicaid -- a feature of Obamacare ...
Colon Cancer Screening Should Start at Age 45: Task Force
- Dennis Thompson
- October 27, 2020
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Average folks should start being screened at age 45 to prevent colon cancer, five years earlier than is now recommended, the nation's top preventive medicine panel says.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force currently recommends that people aged 50 to 75 be regular...
What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer Risk
- Robert Preidt
- October 19, 2020
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Early diagnosis of colon cancer is crucial to improve a patient's chance of survival, an expert says.
Colon cancer is on the rise, especially among younger people, so it's important to know the symptoms and how to prevent it, according to Dr. Sameet Shah. He's a gast...
Insured Patients Are Getting Surprise Bills After Colonoscopies
- Amy Norton
- October 16, 2020
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Many Americans who get recommended colon cancer screening may end up with "surprise" medical bills, a new study suggests.
Looking at insurance claims for more than 1.1 million elective colonoscopies, researchers found that 12% involved out-of-network charges.
Many High-Risk Patients Don't Know They Need Follow-Up Colonoscopy
- Robert Preidt
- September 18, 2020
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Many Americans at high risk for colon cancer don't know how often they need to have a screening colonoscopy, researchers say.
The report follows the recent death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Aug. 28 at age 43 after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer...
Many Older Americans Getting Cancer Screens They Don't Need: Study
- Alan Mozes
- August 6, 2020
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Contrary to recommendations set by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, many Americans are getting screened for cancer even when old age or poor health would likely render such screenings risky and pointless, new research finds.
The task force notes that screenin...
Colon Cancer Tests by Mail Might Boost Screening
- Steven Reinberg
- July 20, 2020
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Want to boost colon cancer screening rates? Mail testing kits to patients' homes, a new study says.
Colon cancer is easily diagnosed by routine screening, such as colonoscopies and at-home stool testing.
But despite recommendations that adults get screened...
Parent or Sibling With Colon Cancer? You May Need Colonoscopy Earlier
- Alan Mozes
- April 20, 2020
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If colon cancer runs in your family, screening at age 40 might help catch the disease at an early stage, or even prevent it, specialists say.
But a new investigation suggests that that advice is rarely heeded among those who go on to develop colon cancer before age 5...
5 Ways to Fight America's No. 3 Cancer Killer
- Kayla McKiski
- March 15, 2020
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With screening, colon cancers can effectively be detected and prevented. Though colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, one-third of Americans over age 50 are not getting screened.
"Screening saves lives and can prevent colon can...
New Study Supports Lowering Age of First Colonoscopy
- Amy Norton
- January 31, 2020
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The rate of colon cancer among Americans spikes sharply between the ages of 49 and 50, a new study finds -- supporting the case for earlier screening for the disease.
Researchers say the uptick between those two ages does not reflect an actual increase in the occurre...
Massachusetts' Health Reforms Helped Catch More Cancers Early
- Robert Preidt
- January 29, 2020
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Advanced-stage colon cancer diagnoses declined after Massachusetts expanded health insurance coverage, a new study finds.
In 2006, state legislators passed a health insurance reform law with the aim of providing health care access to nearly all residents.
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Colon Cancer Rates Rising Among the Young in Wealthy Nations
- Robert Preidt
- September 5, 2019
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Colon cancer rates among young adults are on the rise in the United States, Canada and seven other wealthy nations, even though rates among older adults are down or stable, a new study finds.
The researchers analyzed data for 36 countries and found that over the past...
Are You Still Putting Off Colon Cancer Screening?
- Len Canter
- August 9, 2019
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No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but it can save your life. So you might be wondering whether a home test is a good alternative.
These tests involve mailing a stool sample to a lab. Older types of tests check for blood, which could signal a cancerous growth. Pr...
Despite Cancer Screening, 'Oldest Old' Have Low Survival Odds: Study
- Robert Preidt
- August 7, 2019
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The oldest Americans have higher cancer screening rates but lower cancer survival rates than younger seniors, a new report shows.
Those 85 and older -- a group dubbed the oldest old -- are also less likely to have cancer surgery than their counterparts between 65 and...