How consuming ultra-processed food can lead to cancer – Firstpost

How consuming ultra-processed food can lead to cancer – Firstpost

A recent study, published in the journal Gut, drew a concerning link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and an increased risk of colon cancer. The study adds to growing evidence that these foods, while easy to access, could be far more harmful than we realise. The findings come as colon cancer cases have been seeing a … Read more

What Is Colorectal Cancer? James Van Der Beek Optimistic And ‘Feeling Good’ Despite Diagnosis

What Is Colorectal Cancer? James Van Der Beek Optimistic And ‘Feeling Good’ Despite Diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, beloved for his roles in Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, has revealed he has been privately battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor, known for his recent projects and family-focused life, shared his diagnosis with People, noting, “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, … Read more

FDA approves blood test method for colon cancer screening

FDA approves blood test method for colon cancer screening

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved Guardant Health’s Shield blood test for colon cancer screening. Although it doesn’t replace colonoscopies, doctors are optimistic it might improve screening rates for the second-highest cause of cancer death in the US, according to NBC News. Shield had been available for $895, but FDA approval means … Read more

More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year

More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year

A report published by the American Cancer Society in January suggests that rates of colorectal cancer are rising rapidly among people in their 20s, 30s and 40s — even as incidence is declining in people over the age of 65. “It’s unfortunately becoming a bigger problem every year,” said Dr. Michael Cecchini, a co-director of … Read more