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Colon and Rectal Cancers Rising in Young People
Cancers of the colon and rectum have been declining in older adults in recent decades and have always been considered rare in young people. But scientists are reporting a sharp rise in colorectal cancers in adults as young as their 20s and 30s, an ominous trend.
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ASCO 2017: Impact of Patient Age on Molecular Alterations in Colorectal Tumors
Younger patients with colon cancer appear to have more than three times as many mutations in their tumors as older patients, which could lead to more effective treatment decisions, according to researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Are Bad Diets Causing a Bowel Cancer Crisis Among Millennials?
Heavy alcohol consumption and smoking may also contribute to the increase in colorectal cancer among young people.
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A Rise in Young People Diagnosed with Colon Cancer
“When I went to medical school, I was taught that colon cancer is a 50 and older disease, but on any given day more than half of my clinic is filled with patients under the age of 50,” said Dr. John Marshall
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A Counterintuitive Finding That Could Benefit Younger Colorectal Cancer Patients
Younger colon cancer patients appear to have more than three times as many mutations in their tumors as older patients, which could lead to more effective treatment decisions, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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High Rate of Colorectal Cancer in Latinos–Are Genes, Stigma, or Other Factors to Blame?
Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa join Dr. John Marshall at the 2016 Ruesch Annual Symposium to discuss some of the key issues that Latino populations face in regard to colorectal cancer that may distinguish them from other populations.
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A New Fight Against Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, claiming the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Researchers are addressing colon cancer on two main fronts: detecting the disease earlier and treating it more effectively should it occur.
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Weekly Publication Output
Keep up-to-date with our weekly publication output on GI Cancers Read the Latest Output We search for the following cancers and all their variable histologies and related search terms: GASTR
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A Diagnosis No Young Person Expects
Matt Wixon was 39 years old and preparing for the birth of his first child when he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. While rates of colon cancer are declining among older adults, they are on the rise in people under age 50 – a troubling trend.
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