Cancer rising in people under 50
Incidence of early onset cancers—including breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas—has been dramatically increasing around the world since 1990.
Drinking coffee may lower risk of early death from colorectal cancer
December 20, 2017 – People with colorectal cancer (CRC) who drank at least four cups of coffee per day after their diagnosis had a significantly lower risk of early death—from either their cancer or any cause—than those who…
Colonoscopy screening every ten years could prevent 40% of colorectal cancers
Study supports ten-year screening interval, with more frequent intervals if personal history of adenoma or family history of colorectal cancer For immediate release: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Boston, MA— According to a large, long-term study from Harvard School…
Aspirin may lengthen life for colorectal cancer patients with certain gene mutation
Colorectal cancer patients with a particular gene mutation may gain several years of life if they take aspirin, according to Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research. Roughly 20 percent of those with colorectal cancer have the mutation,…