EndoNurse Magazine

Colon Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)

Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, whereas rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're referred to as colorectal cancers and often start as benign polyps that could be removed easily through colonoscopy.

Age of Colorectal-Cancer Patients Decreasing

PHILADELPHIA—Colorectal cancer cases have dropped significantly in the United States over the last decade, but one group continues to see an uptick: young adults. Every year since 1992, the number of people under 50 diagnosed with the disease has increased by 2 percent. ...More
March 12, 2012
Posted in News
The Link Between Eye Health and Colon Cancer

The Washington Post this week ran an article about a fact that several endoscopy professionals know, but that is foreign to most people: freckles on the retina can signal the presence of colon polyps. ...More
March 9, 2012
Posted in Blog
Study Explores Colorectal-Cancer Reduction in Native Alaskans

OAK BROOK, Ill.—In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has published a special issue for March on colorectal cancer. ...More
March 8, 2012
Posted in News
For Patients: 5 Facts to Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer

NEW YORK, N.Y.—The following information may be helpful to share with patients, especially in honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which started March 1. ...More
March 5, 2012
Posted in News
N.Y. Dept. of Health Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Enzo Biochem, Inc., this week announced that the New York State Department of Health has approved Enzo Clinical Labs' use of the ColonSentry test for providing an assessment of a patient's risk of having colorectal cancer. The ColonSentry test was originally ...More
March 1, 2012
Posted in News, Procedures
New Study to Examine Colon Hydrotherapy's Use for UC

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects individuals of any age group with symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Extreme cases often result in total proctocolectomy with ileostomy in order to prevent colon cancer, which has an ...More
March 1, 2012
Posted in Articles, Procedures
From ASGE to Patients: How to Get a Quality Screening

OAK BROOK, Ill.—Endoscopy professionals may find the following information from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy helpful for educating patients. ...More
February 29, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Health Groups Partner to Study Colorectal Cancer

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—The five hospitals of Meridian Health, a System Partner of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), have joined forces with CINJ in offering a clinical research study that examines physical activity patterns and eating habits in colorectal cancer ...More
February 27, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues
CCA Asks FDA to Make Colon-Cancer Drugs More Accessible

WASHINGTON—Colon Cancer Alliance CEO Andrew Spiegel this week showed support for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft guidelines for an American biosimilars approval pathway. ...More
February 20, 2012
Posted in News
Colon Cancer Alliance Plans 4th-Annual "Dress in Blue" Day

WASHINGTON—The Colon Cancer Alliance's fourth-annual national Dress in Blue Day program will be held in communities throughout the nation on Friday, March 2, as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. ...More
February 15, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues