Jose (Chicago, Illinois) – 12:18 PM:What are the different stages of colon cancer? Dr. Manoj Mehta There are a number of staging systems, but generally 1-4 would be a traditional scale. Stage 1 is confined to the colon lining, 2 and 3 deeper through the lining, and 4 spread to distant organs. It is important
Dan (Arlington Heights) – 12:16 PM:I have a standing order to get a colonoscopy so I understand why a screening is important and necessary. My concern is the actual procedure. I’m a bit hesitant because of the invasiveness of the procedure. What advice or guidance can you offer to help mitigate my apprehension? Dr. Manoj
Patrick (Chicago, Illinois) – 12:11 PM:All the recent rave is colon cleansing. How effective is it, if at all, and what is the best way of performing it? Dr. Manoj Mehta Rave is a good word. It does seem to be a fad, but there is little science behind it. One of the things we
Reagan (Atlanta) – 12:08 PM:My mother is a colon cancer survivor and I have had many GI issues, which have been mostly reflux issues. I am 36 and I am wondering if I should be pre-emptive and receive a colonoscopy now, rather than waiting until I am 40? Dr. Manoj Mehta For you, traditionally we
Jose (Chicago, Illinois) – 12:06 PM:As a diabetic, am I more prevalent to this disease? Dr. Manoj Mehta Data suggests that people with diabetes develop colon cancer more frequently than those without. They also do not do as well with the available treatment options and have a higher rate of recurrence. Whether this can be
The American Cancer Society has been the first major organization to recommend colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45. Now the US Preventative Services Taskforce has also suggested this is the correct age to begin screening for all patients. The proposed guideline is under review and comments are open until November 23. The American
Screening delays due to COVID-19 could increase colon cancer mortality 12%
Researchers created a two-step procedural model that considered the delays in time to coloscopy and estimated the impact of on mortality because of up-staging of patients. Data from the Italian screened population was used to compute the number of expected CRC cases. A meta-analytic approach was used to assess the estimates of the effects of
In a recorded audio presentation in lieu of the usual annual DDW meeting, Shai Friedland, MD, professor of medicine at the Stanford University Medical Center, presented information on a blood test that may detect colon cancer. He said techniques to detect circulating cells in the blood have become more sensitive, which creates the potential to
Experts discuss multiple key strategies to improving the adenoma detection rate. From low-tech to high-def, some simple solutions may improve your ability to make meaningful changes. See the article in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News here.
Increase in Young Colon Cancer in US Also Seen in Other High-Income Countries
The increase in colorectal cancer cases among people under 50 seen in the United States is also occurring in other countries, according to a recent study. Nine of the 43 countries analyzed showed a decrease in CRC cases among those older than 50, like the US, but an increase in younger adults. See the review
