Visakhapatnam Apollo Hospitals Health City on Wednesday announced the launch of ColFit, a colorectal cancer screening programme, aimed at improving early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. Apollo Hospitals consultant surgical oncologist Palavalasa Niranjan said, “Despite being highly preventable, colorectal cancers are showing a rise, thus becoming a major threat. With ColFit, our aim is to ensure that colorectal cancer …
LOADING ERROR LOADING When it comes to treating cancer, early detection can be beneficial. “Cancer screening leads to early detection of cancer, allowing most cancers to be diagnosed at a stage that is curable,” said Lauren Nye, an oncologist at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Stacey Detweiler, a medical affairs associate and genetic counselor with 23andMe, said it’s important …
Online Education Didn't Boost Colon Cancer Screening Much Enlarge this image toggle caption Brian Kersey/AP Brian Kersey/AP Turn 50, and you can pretty much count on an invitation to join the AARP and a referral to the gastroenterologist to be screened for colon cancer. An editorial accompanying the study says the "abysmal rate" of screening for colorectal cancer compared with …
