Cancer Prevention News

Black veterans had a higher prevalence of advanced colorectal neoplasia and colorectal cancer compared with white veterans, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.

Fecal immunochemical test improved the efficiency of referrals in patients with new-onset lower gastrointestinal symptoms within a primary health care setting, according to research published in Gut.

Diets that promote inflammation may increase the risk for breast cancer, according to a recent study.

Several researchers and global oncology leaders received ASCO’s Special Awards, the society’s highest honors.

Artificial intelligence layered over existing colonoscopy imaging was highly accurate in identifying polyps, according to a poster at Digestive Diseases Week.

Higher red blood cell transfusion rates correlated with higher odds for morbidity and mortality among patients who underwent elective GI cancer resection, according to a presentation at Digestive Disease Week.

Multi-target stool DNA screening tests predicted neoplasia at follow-up colonoscopy more often than fecal immunochemical test or colonoscopy alone, according to a presentation at Digestive Disease Week.

Endoscopy in patients aged younger than 50 years decreased the incidence of colorectal cancer, according to study estimates reported at Digestive Disease Week.

Primary care practitioners need increased education and recommendations for early-onset colorectal cancer screening practices, according to a presentation at Digestive Disease Week.

Researchers found higher rates of colorectal neoplasia correlated with male sex and increased age, according to a presentation at Digestive Disease Week.