At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, over 400 abstracts related to colorectal cancer (CRC) were presented. Here’s a glimpse into some of the early-age onset CRC research and how biological factors such as hyperlipidemia and the presence of circulating tumor cells may influence prognosis. Early-Age Onset CRC: EAO-CRC, […]
The American Society of Clinical Oncology held their annual meeting from June 4-8, 2021, where over 400 abstracts related to colorectal cancer (CRC) were presented. We at the Colon Cancer Foundation highlight some notable ones related to technological advancements, socioeconomic factors, and clinical care below. Technological Advancements: Using AI to Predict CRC progression: What […]
Early-age onset colorectal cancer (EAO-CRC) rates have been steadily increasing in the U.S.. EAO-CRC, defined as colorectal cancer (CRC) found in patients under 50, has more than doubled since the 1990s. The recently concluded Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer Summit hosted by the Colon Cancer Foundation gave global experts a platform to discuss the underlying factors […]
Around this time in 2020, the novel coronavirus reared its ugly head. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all non-urgent surgical and medical procedures—including screening colonoscopies—were delayed, as recommended by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This postponement resulted in a 90% decrease in colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings, a 32% decrease in CRC […]
The titular study published on March 30, 2021 was a comparative effectiveness study, a study that compares two or more health interventions to evaluate which poses the greatest benefit and harm, and was inspired by and relied on the International Duration Evaluation of Adjuvant (IDEA) trial. The IDEA trial was a pooled analysis of six […]
In February 2021, Brett Walker, M.D., became the 10th awardee of the Thomas K. Weber Colorectal Cancer Research Scholar Award, awarded by the Colon Cancer Foundation in partnership with the Society of Surgical Oncology. The award was renamed in 2020 after Thomas K. Weber, M.D. (1954-2019), founder and former president of the Colon Cancer Foundation. […]
The American Cancer Society’s 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures includes staggering statistics about colorectal cancer (CRC) in the United States: It is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and women It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women CRC incidence rates are increasing in adults younger […]
March 2021 brought 21 updated recommendations and guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. While the American Cancer Society recommends CRC screening for those aged 45 and up, the ACG recommends regular CRC screening for those aged 50-75, which follows the current recommendations set by the U.S. Preventive Services […]