The latest gastro-intestinal cancer news
Colorectal cancer: Tracking down subtypes
“MSI and TIL are established biomarkers in colorectal cancer. The question is: is it possible…
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Offering both colonoscopy and at-home tests doubled colorectal cancer screening
The rate of colorectal cancer screenings more than doubled when patients were given a choice…
New guideline: Barrett’s oesophagus can precede oesophageal cancer, but not all patients need to remove abnormal cells
The American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) new evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy of…
Intermittent fasting protects against liver inflammation and liver cancer
Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver…
Removing appendix may lower risk of colorectal cancer subtype
Study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found an association between appendix removal…
Frequent salting of food increases the risk of stomach cancer
In Asian countries, where high-salt foods are popular, the link between high salt consumption and…
Colorectal cancer cases more than tripled among teens over two decades
Colorectal cancer incidence has steadily increased among younger people in the U.S. over the last…
Simple ‘swish-and-spit’ oral rinse could provide early screening for gastric cancer
A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of…
Unraveling the link between microbiome and oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancer (EC) is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis, with its development and…
New study reveals how gender affects liver transplant success in cancer patients
A ground-breaking multicentre cohort study in China has illuminated the impact of sex on the…