A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived chemicals termed metabolites as the primary drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, particularly those associated with red and processed meat. The NPJ Precision Oncology paper studied metabolite and microbiome datasets and found that discussing food with a doctor is an effective method for younger adults (>60 years) …
Colon cancer refers to the growth of cancer cells in the colon or the rectum – located in the lower end of the digestive tract. The common symptoms of colon cancer include blood in stool, pain in abdomen, anaemia, fatigue, abdominal discomfort and weight loss. Depending on the stage of the cancer and how far …
Hyderabad: Mangoes hailed as the `King of Fruits’ in India, have been revered for their exquisite taste and cultural significance for over 5,000 years. Beyond their delightful flavor, scientists from the University of Hyderabad have shed light on the remarkable benefits mango leaves offer in fighting colon cancer. The Study: Published in the American Chemical …
A gene associated with colorectal cancer appears to also play a role in the development of other solid tumors, according to a study of over 350,000 patient biopsy samples conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Foundation Medicine. Since the early 2000s, scientists have known that …
Doctors have witnessed a spike in colon cancer cases among younger populations in India. A 2023 study by the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) found that the occurrence of colon cancer is shifting to young adults in the age group of 31 to 40 years. In contrast, earlier it affected older people above the age …
More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care. This procedure has greatly reduced the overall incidence of colon cancer, but not without complications, as patients may experience gastrointestinal bleeding both during and …
NEW DELH: Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system, responsible for processing food and eliminating waste. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is the second most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths globally and …
The number of colon cancer cases among those under 50 has alarmingly increased. Take a closer look to discover more about colon cancer’s symptoms as well as its diagnosis. Another common type of cancer mainly detected and diagnosed across the globe is colorectal or colon cancer, which usually starts in the rectum. According to the …
Image Source : GOOGLE World Cancer Day 2024: Understanding the difference between colon and rectal cancer As today on February 4th, 2024, we celebrate World Cancer Day, we need to understand that every person, and every cancer, is unique. This holds true even within the large bowel, where colon and rectal cancers differ significantly. Dr …
What is colon cancer? Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a disease caused by DNA mutations in colon or rectal cells. It often begins with small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time, some of these polyps can develop into colon cancer. However, not all individuals with polyps will develop …