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New colorectal cancer prediction test is more than 90% accurate
A new DNA test developed in the UK can accurately predict whether high-risk patients will develop colorectal cancer in the five years. People with inflammatory bowel disease — which includes conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s — are up to four times more likely to get this type of cancer,
Accurate New Blood Test for Colon Cancer
An accurate new blood test for colon cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, has been reported.
A new blood test accurately screens for colorectal cancer, researchers say
Research that has not yet been peer-reviewed shows the newest blood test is more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer in people who had the disease. The test is 90% accurate in ruling out cancer in healthy adults, according to the study published Monday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Blood test accurately detects colon cancer
An experimental blood test can effectively and accurately detect colon cancer in middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study says. The research is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
New bowel cancer prediction test is more than 90% accurate
A new DNA test developed in the UK can accurately predict whether high-risk patients will develop bowel cancer in the five years. People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — which includes conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s — are up to four times more likely to get this type of cancer,
Can A Blood Test Detect Colon Cancer?
The researchers tried the experimental blood test on more than 40,000 people aged between 45 to 85 at 200 sites across the United States. These people had their blood drawn and then underwent a standard colonoscopy.
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‘Frequent polyp diagnoses’ in near relatives linked to higher colorectal cancer risk
People with first-degree relatives who were repeatedly diagnosed with colorectal polyps appeared at increased risk for ...
In HER2+ colorectal cancer, anti-HER2 therapy may be less toxic alternative
Patients whose metastatic colorectal cancer has progressed following chemotherapy and who lack mutations in the RAS and BRAF ...
New study uncovers the biggest risk factor for colon cancer in under 35s — and it will shock you
A diet deficient in calcium was considered the highest risk factor, linked to approximately one in five deaths from colon ...
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Medicinal plant has great potential to fight colorectal cancer
Artemisia herba-alba shows promise in combating colorectal cancer, offering new hope through its powerful medicinal ...
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Is One Cycle of Neoadjuvant Pembro Enough in dMMR Colon Cancer?
About 61% of patients with stage I or II dMMR colon cancer achieved a pathologic complete response after a single cycle of neoadjuvant pembrolizumab, new data revealed.
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ctDNA Testing Shows Promise for Influencing Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Patients who had positive ctDNA tests after surgery were almost twice as likely to be alive at 3 years if they received ...
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Colorectal Cancer: 9 Things That Raise Your Risk
Anyone can get colorectal cancer. Doctors often don't know why it happens, but they know some of the things that make people more likely to get it. These include: Age. The disease is most common ...
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Frequent Colorectal Polyp Diagnoses in Relatives Linked to Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer
The risk for colorectal cancer was associated with the frequency of colorectal polyp diagnoses in relatives in a study based ...
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Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults, Report Reveals
A recent American Cancer Society report highlights the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in young adults. Understanding risk factors and recognizing symptoms are crucial for early detection ...