As we reported here in 2009, colon cancer rates continue to be on the rise for those in the under 50 set, while the rates appear to be falling for those over 50. An article published by WebMD on December 13, 2011 highlights a new study published by the Archives of Internal Medicine. The article [...]
On October 27, the NBC NIGHTLY NEWS and many other news organizations shared a new study of aspirin’s effect on colorectal cancers, especially in people with Lynch Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome a genetic predisposition to certain types of cancer, including colon, rectal, pancreatic, intestinal and other cancers. Individuals with Lynch syndrome have an almost 80% lifetime [...]
Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute in Massachusetts released a surprising study that links some colon cancer to certain bacteria. While several more years of study is needed, this is promising news for easier treatment of colon cancer. For more information you can read a summary from the Boston Globe on [...]
A recent study documents that Latinos lag significantly behind whites when it comes to being screened for colorectal cancers. The study was lead by Ninez Ponce of the University of California, Los Angeles, used U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines at the time to determine if participants were getting screened according to recommendations. The information [...]
Get Your Rear in Gear Fort Myers co-chair Dr. Janette Gaw was recently interviewed for a “Health Matters” story posted on NBC-2.com in Fort Myers, a partnership between the station and Lee Memorial Health System. The story focused on the importance of a colonoscopy for the diagnosis and potentially the prevention of colon cancer. Other [...]
Researchers at Loma Linda University School of Public Health recently released findings that a diet high in cooked green vegetables, dried fruit, legumes, and brown rice may decrease risk of colon polyps and therefore colorectal cancer. The study was published in the Nutrition and Cancer journal. Lead author of the study Yessina Tantamongo, MD, summarized [...]
A July 6, 2011 article featured in USA Today discusses the recent CDC findings and on the reasons why southern states are currently lagging behind northern states in the decline of colon cancer death rates. A study focusing on the gap from 1997 through 2007 found the regional gap to be remarkable. In this article [...]
The July 2011 issue of the CDC‘s newsletter Vital Signs is all about colorectal cancer. In this issue you can read about the latest findings, see who’s at risk, state-by-state statistical information and how individuals can help increase screening rates in their areas. In this issue the CDC reports: Between 2003 and 2007, approximately [...]
In a recent study presented at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago, Ill. found that just an hour of exercise a week can reduce the occurrence of polyps in the colon by as much as one-third. Researchers from the NYU Langone Medical Center found that even low intensity exercise such as walking can have a significant [...]
Get Your Rear in Gear founder, Kristin Tabor, was on WCCO TV this afternoon talking about the upcoming Get Your Rear in Gear Twin Cities race. WCCO TV is also the media sponsor for the Twin Cities event.
