March is Colorectal Cancer Month Colorectal cancer affects both men and women equally – 140,000 people are diagnosed with the disease every year. But colorectal cancer is preventable, and can be successfully treated and is often curable when detected early. Know your risks for Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal cancer can affect anyone - men or women alike - and your risk increases as you age. But some people are at greater risk for the disease. People with a personal or family history of benign colorectal polyps. People with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. People with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease – ulcerative colitis or Crohn's. People with a personal or family history of ovarian, endometrial or breast cancer. People of African American and Hispanic descent, who are often diagnosed at a later stage of the disease. Men and women over the age of 50 Steps to lowering your risk of Colorectal Cancer: To lower your risk of colorectal canc
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Early colorectal cancer detection critical for those over 45
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Early colorectal cancer detection critical for those over 45
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Dr. Erin King-Mullins
“We urge those over 45 to contact their doctor and get screened, especially if they have symptoms or a family history of colorectal cancer, emphasized Dr. Neil Hyman, President of ASCRS, and Dr. Erin King-Mullins, Chair of the ASCRS Diversity Task Force. BANNOCKBURN, Ill (PRWEB) February 24, 2021 The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) echoes the importance of colorectal cancer screening ahead of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.
In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the second highest cancer death rate for men and women combined. ASCRS, Howard University Healthcare, and the National Medical Association call for an increase in colorectal screening, evaluation, and education in order to effectively diagnose colorectal cancer sooner.
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Long-term severe complications were similar with laparoscopic lavage and primary resection in perforated purulent diverticulitis patients, researchers reported, although recurrence was more frequent after lavage.
At a median follow-up of just under 5 years, new results from the ongoing SCANDIV trial showed no difference in severe complications (primary outcome) or in mortality, quality of life (QoL), and functional outcomes (secondary outcomes) between treatment groups, according to Najia Azhar, MD, of Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, Sweden, and colleagues.
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