Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC), is one of the top three most common cancers in Guam. It affects many people, especially CHamoru and Filipino families. Recent studies by the University of Guam and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center found that more younger adults – and in particular, CHamorus – are being…
Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer last September, it was a shock, to say the least. “I don’t have a single checkmark…
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer for women and men here in Wisconsin. Colorectal cancer often develops without any symptoms at all, that is why awareness and early detection is key. Some people believe that screenings can be scary, but doctors say they shouldn’t be. Here are a few…
You’ve learned since childhood that choosing foods like fresh vegetables and whole grains is part of a healthy lifestyle. But knowing which foods to avoid can be just as important as filling your plate with vibrant veggies and lean proteins. In fact, steering clear of some foods can help you reduce your risk of developing…
Colorectal cancer is increasingly becoming a public health concern in India. It has steadily increased over the past two decades. Though the incidence of CRC is still much lower in India compared to the West, urban areas are increasingly seeing an alarming trend, particularly in people under 50 years. According to ICMR, colorectal cancer accounts…
A study led by researchers at the RAND Corporation and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology delved into colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence trends in the United States using SEER data from 1978 to 2017. The researchers aimed to unravel how age, diagnosis periods, and birth cohorts impact CRC risks, employing a two-stage modeling…
It took only two months, some lifestyle changes and clever supplement use for six women to turn back their biological clocks an average of 4.6 years. The women, who ranged in age from 46 to 65 years old, were participants in a study that was published in the journal Aging. They followed a specially designed…
The rise in colorectal cancer among young people is a “global phenomenon,” according to a new study. While the increase in the number of Americans under 50 being diagnosed with the disease has been reported for a few years, new research published on Dec. 11 in the journal the Lancet Oncology demonstrates how the pattern…
The intervention was feasible for 87% of intervention participants, supporting them in healthy lifestyle changes. Study: Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle after Bowel Cancer (HEAL ABC)—feasibility randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition performed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the practicality…