RESEARCHERS RECENTLY DEVELOPED A HANDHELD device capable of detecting breast cancer by reading biomarkers in saliva. Today we explore a breast cancer spit test. I am a doctor who helps... Read More
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Cancer Screening
IN THE EVER-EVOLVING HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPE, staying up-to-date with the latest guidance on cancer screenings can be central to your well-being. Today’s topic is Navigating Cancer Screenings: Stay Updated with the... Read More
Better Colonoscopy Prep
Sebela Pharmaceuticals recently announced that Suflave, a new osmotic laxative, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for colonoscopy preparation among adults. This low-volume liquid solution has a lemon-lime flavor and comes in a carton comprising two bottles and two flavor packets.... Read More
Young Colon Cancer
Look at this disturbing statistic: In seven years, colorectal cancer will be the leading cause of cancer deaths in individuals 20–49. In contradistinction, the incidence is falling for those over 50.... Read More
New Breast Cancer Screening Guide
“We don’t really know why there has been an increase in breast cancer among women in their 40s. But when more people in a certain age group are getting a condition, then screening of that group will be more impactful.”... Read More
Colon Cancer Rise In Young Adults
The colorectal cancer relative survival rate (at least five years after diagnosis) has risen from 50 percent in the mid-1970s to 65 percent from 2012 through 2018. This improvement is partially secondary to better treatment.... Read More