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Why Is Colorectal Cancer Targeting the Young?
In a special session at the sixth annual Ruesch Center Symposium held in December, experts addressed the disturbing facts about early-onset CRC.
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The Growing Challenge of Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer
In this review, we address specific issues pertaining to AYA patients with colorectal cancer, including evaluation for hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, clinicopathologic and biologic features unique to AYA patients with colorectal cancer, treatment outcomes, and survivorship.
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The alarming rise in colon cancer among young adults
Dr. Mohamed E. Salem “Good Morning Washington” alongside cancer survivor Julius Grant to share steps you can take to prevent colon cancer.
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Study Finds Sharp Rise in Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Rates Among Young Adults
A study led by American Cancer Society researchers finds that new cases of colon cancer and rectal cancer are occurring at an increasing rate among young and middle-aged adults in the US.
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New finding could lead to more effective treatment decisions for 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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Expect Questions About Colorectal Cancer Among Younger Adults
Publicity surrounding a recent study showing a sharp increase in colorectal cancer among young people, even those in their 20s, may result in increased patient visits and questions.
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Colorectal Cancers On The Rise For Young Americans
Dr. John Marshall, the director of the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancer at Georgetown University, joined Tom Ashbrook for On Point on NPR on March 1st to discuss young adult colorectal cancer.
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Colorectal Cancer Rare but Rising Among Millennials, Gen X
The new study confirms what Dr. John Marshall sees in his Georgetown University clinic, where a growing number of patients are well under 50 and he recently saw a a 17-year-old.
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Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: An ‘Issue Screaming for Action’
Dr John Marshall speaks to Dr Thomas Weber at the Ruesch Center Symposium about the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in young adults and simple steps that clinicians can take to slow this disturbing trend.
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Colon Cancer on the Rise for Adults under 50
Dr. John Marshall discusses why colon cancer in those under 50 is on the rise and the importance of getting screened.
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