Nongenetic Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer May Differ by Disease Onset, Subsite
Some nongenetic risk factors for late-onset colorectal cancer may not be relevant for early-onset disease.
Colorectal Cancer
Family History of Polyps Raises Colorectal Cancer Risk
Having a first-degree relative with colorectal polyps may increase a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer, indicating that earlier screening is warranted.
Why Colorectal Cancer May Be Increasing in Young People and How You Can Educate Them
Colorectal cancer rates have been rising in younger people for years, and screenings are now recommended to begin at a younger age. How much and why have rates been increasing, and what preventive steps can you teach these patients to lessen their risk?
FDA Clears AI System to Detect Lesions During Colonoscopy
Results showed that the detection rate for adenomas or carcinomas was significantly higher with GI Genius compared with standard colonoscopy alone.
Review of Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hard-to-Reach Populations
The COVID-19 pandemic sheds new light on existing access challenges in preventive health care.
Impact of Low-Dose Aspirin on Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Neoplasms
Danish investigators conducted a cohort study to assess the impact of low-dose aspirin on lower gastrointestinal bleeding, colorectal bleeding, and colorectal polyps.
Prognosis Poor for Pediatric, Adolescent Patients With Colon Cancer
Patients with colon cancer who are younger than 25 years have a higher risk for death compared with older adults.
Prevalence of CRC Screening Lowest in Adults Aged 50 to 54
The prevalence of colorectal cancer screening is lowest among adults aged 50 to 54 years.
Collagenolytic Microbes Associated With a Western Diet May Promote Tumor Formation After Colorectal Surgery
A mechanism was identified through which a Western diet and antibiotic use may be able to promote tumorigenesis by colon cancer cells after curative resection.
Association Between Oral Antibiotics and Risk for Colorectal Cancers: A Matched Case-Control Study
The researchers concluded that the use of oral antibiotics was associated with colorectal cancer, but the effect size and pattern of risk varied by anatomical location in the colorectum.
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