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Age, Sex Predict Neoplasia Risk in CT Colonography Screening


Jun 11, 2013
For individuals undergoing screening computed tomographic colonography, age and sex, but not body mass index or family history, are independent predictors of advanced neoplasia risk, according to a study published online June 10 in Cancer.

Intervention to Improve Colon Cancer Screening Ineffective


May 29, 2013
An intervention designed to improve colon cancer screening rates in primary care practices has failed to show any significant effect on screening, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

DDW: Full-Spectrum Beats Forward-Viewing Colonoscopy


May 21, 2013
Use of a Full-Spectrum Endoscopy colonoscope is associated with increased polyp and adenoma detection rates and lower miss rates, compared with traditional forward-viewing colonoscope, according to a study presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week, held from May 18 to 21 in Orlando, Fla.

Female Smokers More Susceptible to Colon Cancer


May 1, 2013
Female smokers seem to be more susceptible to colon cancer than male smokers, particularly to proximal colon cancer, according to a study published online April 30 in Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Smoking Worsens Outcomes With Advanced Colon Cancer


Apr 8, 2013
Smoking is tied to significantly shorter disease-free survival and time to recurrence in patients undergoing treatment for stage III colon cancer, according to a study published April 1 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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