Colorectal Cancer

The increasing prevalence and troubling consequences of obesity in the United States have been well-documented.

A recent study linked poor diet quality to an increased risk for early-onset colorectal cancer precursors. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

The risk for colorectal cancer increased with cigarette smoking, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Residents of rural areas demonstrated higher rates of early-onset colorectal cancer and greater increases in incidence than residents of urban areas, according to study results published in Cancer.

The top stories in gastroenterology last week were based on data presented during the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting.

A predictive model for advanced colorectal neoplasia may help increase colorectal cancer screening adherence, according to a study published in Gut.

This year, for the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology held its Annual Scientific Meeting on a virtual platform.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation expanding colorectal cancer screening to adults aged 45 years. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

Moving the age of first colorectal cancer screening to 45 years – even when recognizing real-world imperfect adherence – showed improved incidence and outcomes in a model presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.

The Napoleon, a catheter-based polyp ruler, easily and more accurately measured polyp size compared with visual measurement alone, according to a presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting.