Disparities Continue in Early-onset CRC Survival Rates
The five-year survival rate for Hispanics, Blacks or Asians with early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) did not improve over a 20-year period.
Patients Experience 100 Percent Remission in Clinical Trial
A small clinical trial reported that 100 percent of the patients experienced remission of rectal cancer after immunotherapy.
Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
Taller People May Be at Increased Risk of Colon Cancer
A new meta-analysis from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine suggests taller people may be more likely to develop colon cancer than shorter people.