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Colorectal cancer

1996 to 2020 saw cancer death rates drop across congressional districts
1996 to 2020 saw cancer death rates drop across congressional districts
May 16, 2023

The smallest percent of relative declines was seen in the Midwest and Appalachia, whereas the largest declines were seen in the South along the East Coast and southern border.

Global economic cost of cancer estimated to be $25.2 trillion from 2020 to 2050
Global economic cost of cancer estimated to be $25.2 trillion from 2020 to 2050
Feb 24, 2023

75.1% of cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, which account for 49.5% of economic cost.

Aggressive end-of-life care often used in seniors with metastatic cancer
Aggressive end-of-life care often used in seniors with metastatic cancer
Feb 24, 2023

Aggressive end-of-life care used more often by nursing home residents than community-dwelling residents aged 66 years or older

Cancer mortality rates increased for older seniors with T2DM
Cancer mortality rates increased for older seniors with T2DM
Feb 03, 2023

People with type 2 diabetes have increased colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and endometrial cancer mortality versus the general population.

Changes in lifestyle habits linked to colorectal cancer risk
Changes in lifestyle habits linked to colorectal cancer risk
Jan 06, 2023

Improving adherence to a healthy lifestyle was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk.

Screening catches only one in seven cancers
Screening catches only one in seven cancers
Dec 27, 2022

The vast majority of cancers were diagnosed due to symptoms or other medical care.

Three-year interval feasible for stool-based CRC screening in low-risk people
Three-year interval feasible for stool-based CRC screening in low-risk people
Dec 06, 2022

At three years, the test identified more advanced precancerous lesions than expected.

Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients
Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients
Dec 05, 2022

A reduction was seen in the rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events.

Preexisting type 2 diabetes tied to later stage of cancer diagnosis
Preexisting type 2 diabetes tied to later stage of cancer diagnosis
Dec 02, 2022

An increased risk was seen for nonscreenable cancers.

Cancer screening and detection remain Below prepandemic levels
Cancer screening and detection remain Below prepandemic levels
Nov 18, 2022

The lower screening rates for cervical, breast and colorectal cancers suggest a “pattern of forgone care,” according to the researchers.