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Increased Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Is Underestimated For Some Patients, Study Finds

February 4th 2020, 3:00am

Article

New research examining Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program data found that relying solely on this data may lead to underestimating the rising rate of colorectal cancer in patients aged 49 and 50.

Colorectal and Gastric Cancer Rates Increase in Young Adult Patient Population

January 31st 2020, 12:00am

Article

Although the rate of colorectal and gastric cancers has decreased in the overall population, new study findings show a rise in young adults.

Speaking Out on Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer

January 30th 2020, 7:00pm

Podcast

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Zsofia Stadler, on behalf of the Colon Cancer Foundation, about the rising incidence of early-age onset colorectal cancer.

Targeted Therapies Improve Overall Survival for Patients With Colorectal Cancer Subtype

January 29th 2020, 3:00am

Video

The cancer landscape has changed for patients with the introduction of targeted therapies, and a combination targeted therapy for some patients with colorectal cancer shows new promise.

Cancer and My Giving Tree

January 2nd 2020, 9:00pm

Article

Nature can provide a new perspective on one's cancer journey.

Assessing Aspirin's Strengths and Weaknesses in Cancer Prevention

December 6th 2019, 12:00am

Article

A new study suggests the common pill could help prevent deaths from cancer, but it’s not without it's share of side effects.

Finding My People in COLONTOWN

November 23rd 2019, 3:00am

Article

A writer and stage 4 colon cancer patient from Maine attends his first patient workshop since diagnosis, and leaves with lifelong bonds.

CURE's Top 5 Stories: September 2019

October 1st 2019, 7:00pm

Article

Here are the top five CURE stories for September 2019.

FDA Expands ColoGuard Approval: What This Means for Individuals 45 and Older

September 28th 2019, 1:00am

Article

The Food and Drug Administration expanded its approval of Cologuard, an at-home non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test, to include use among average-risk individuals aged 45 and older.

Donating My Body After Cancer: My Final Gift to the Science that Saved Me

August 28th 2019, 8:00pm

Article

Aside from controlling what happens leading up to my death, I've given a lot of thought and put the wheels in motion for what will happen to me after I die.