A woman has shared the “embarrassing” symptoms of a deadly disease she initially ignored prior to her life-changing diagnosis, urging others to “speak to your doctor”. Lindsey Jayn Piette from Ontario in Canada experienced issues such as irregular bowel movements and bloating but initially did nothing about them. Taking to social media platform TikTok, the … Read more
As colorectal cancer cases rise in younger people, regularly taking aspirin could help lower the risk in those with unhealthier lifestyles, new research suggests. Two cancer-related studies were published in medical journals JAMA Oncology and Lancet Public Health this week. While one shows a disturbing trend for the younger population, the other raises hope for … Read more
By Matthew Perrone The Associated Press Posted July 29, 2024 1:27 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a first-of-its-kind blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths. Test manufacturer Guardant said the Food … Read more
There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an “alarming” increase in cases among young adults. “The incidence of colorectal cancer among young adults under 50 years of age has rapidly climbed in recent years, challenging conventional perceptions of this disease as being … Read more
