All articles tagged: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon (Z12.11)

A newly identified bacteria found in half of colon tumors may be linked to aggressive colon cancer, according to a study. Researchers discovered Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteria in 52% of the tumors studied. This finding suggests a potential role of gut bacteria in the development or progression of colon cancer.

The potential approval of the first blood test for colorectal cancer this year could mark a significant breakthrough in cancer detection, potentially increasing the number of diagnoses for the second-highest cause of cancer death in the United States. While experts emphasize that the test would not replace colonoscopies, it could offer a less invasive alternative and encourage more people to under

A report from NBC News highlights a concerning trend of increasing colon cancer deaths among younger men and women. The article discusses the rise in cases and emphasizes the importance of early screening and awareness.

Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) offers an advantage over conventional laparoscopy by improving textbook outcomes for right colectomy (RC) and left colectomy (LC), according to a study recently published in the World Journal of Surgical Oncology.Emile Farah, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medica

Adding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the December issue of eBioMedicine.Xiaotao Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues conduc

Most patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) colorectal cancer do not have recurrence after cessation of immunotherapy treatment, according to a study published in the December issue of Cancer Research Communications.Kristen Simmons, M.D., from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and colleagues reviewed records fr

Personalized colorectal cancer (CRC) screening based on individual life expectancy may increase the value of CRC screening programs, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Po-Hong Liu, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and colleagues examin

Factors contributing to disparities in cancer death include race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.Farhad Islami, M.D., Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues updated data on racial, ethnic, so

The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive disease specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates in gastr

Risk-adapted starting ages of screening vary by sex and polygenic risk score (PRS) among individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Xuechen Chen, Ph.D., from the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, and colleagues illustrated derivation of risk-adju