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NeNe Leakes’ Husband Gregg Dies from Cancer, Hurricane Ida Prevents Patient From Receiving Cancer Treatment and More

September 3rd 2021, 3:00pm

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From the death of Gregg Leakes to the effects of Hurricane Ida on a patient with stage 4 cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Is Not Distinguishable From Average-Onset CRC

August 25th 2021, 9:00pm

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Aggressive treatment based solely on the age of a patient with colorectal cancer is not warranted, a study found.

Controlling Blood Pressure With Medications May Lower Mortality Risk in Colorectal Cancer

August 24th 2021, 3:00pm

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The benefits obtained with antihypertensive medications in colorectal cancer may indicate potential mechanisms that act against tumor cells.

High Volume of Vitamin D Intake Linked to Decreased Early-Onset Colon Cancer Risk

August 17th 2021, 6:00pm

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People who meet regular dietary recommendations and the minimum daily requirement for vitamin D intake may experience a protection against early-onset colon cancer, according to an expert from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Aging Cancer Previvors

August 10th 2021, 4:00pm

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A woman living with Lynch syndrome discusses the importance of preventive strategies.

Inaccurate Information on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Common on Social Media Sites

July 30th 2021, 9:00pm

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Articles containing misinformation on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter were more likely to be shared and liked than those with accurate information.

Multiple Lifestyle Exposures May Be the ‘Smoking Gun’ to Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

July 29th 2021, 1:00pm

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Lifestyle exposures may be interconnected to the increase in early onset colorectal cancer cases.

New Initiative Explores How to Increase CRC Screening Rates in Rural Areas

July 19th 2021, 11:00pm

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Researchers will examine innovative strategies to improve rates of colorectal cancer screenings in rural America.

‘Move More, Sit Less’: Physical Activity Improves Quality of Life in Colon Cancer Survivors

July 19th 2021, 6:00pm

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Performing the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week could lead colorectal cancer survivors to “a happy and healthy life” post treatment, according to an expert.

Aspirin and Ibuprofen Use May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer and Advanced Colorectal Adenoma Incidence

July 2nd 2021, 1:00pm

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After a 13-year follow-up, researchers found an association between aspirin and ibuprofen use and distal adenoma, recurrent adenoma and colorectal cancer.