Thriving, or just surviving? Exploring women’s reproductive health after colorectal cancer

Reading time: 6 minutes Xanthea Heighington Introduction Colorectal cancer survival rates are improving, with the American Cancer Society recently having reported a 1.5% decrease in deaths associated with the disease. Such improvements are particularly notable in younger adults [1]. However, survival statistics are just that - survival. They don’t capture quality-of-life outcomes, particularly relating to... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2026 0

5 ways organoids have helped colorectal cancer research in 2025

Reading time: 5 minutes Xanthea Heighington Colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer in the world. Despite significant advancements in screening and treatment, it remains the cause of 9.2% of all cancer related deaths [1]. In the next 10 years, estimates have shown that cases of colon cancer could rise by about 71.5%, and... Continue Reading →

February 25, 2026 0

Could Liquid Biopsy Improve CRC Screening Rates and Care After Diagnosis for Younger Adults?

Reading time: 6 minutes Nicole Bowens, PhD The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently rising in adults aged 20 to 49 years.1 Increasing accessibility to screening may help improve early detection for this population. Liquid biopsy is one method that may accomplish this goal. Additionally, liquid biopsy may also help to improve outcomes after... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2025 0

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer with BRAF V600E Mutation Gains New FDA Approval

Reading time: 4 minutes Aishat Motolani Cetuximab, Panitumumab, Tucatinib, and Ipilimumab, just to name a few, are examples of drugs approved for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) over the past two decades. However, due to the poor outcomes of some of these drugs in mCRC patients, researchers are exploring new treatment combinations to optimize efficacy. This... Continue Reading →

February 26, 2025 0

How Does Inflammatory Bowel Disease Become Cancer?

Reading time: 5 minutes Colette Bilynsky The American Cancer Society has found colorectal cancer to be the 3rd highest cause of cancer deaths and 3rd highest estimated new cases in both men and women in 2022 [1]. The risk of colorectal cancer is significantly higher in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): ulcerative colitis (UC),... Continue Reading →

April 19, 2023 2

What’s the Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Colon Cancer?

Reading time: 4 minutes Deanna MacNeil Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy in the US, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Though the incidence in the US is declining rapidly overall, the increased incidence of early-onset colorectal cancers is a concerning trend. Although the reasons for this increase remain unknown,... Continue Reading →

November 16, 2022 1

Progress in Screening: The Key To Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality

Reading time: 6 minutes Kate Gavaghan Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common form of cancer in the US, and the second most common cause of cancer death. It’s estimated that in 2020, approximately 148,000 individuals were diagnosed with CRC and about 53,200 died. The good news is that the incidence of CRC has... Continue Reading →

March 3, 2021 1

Diet and Cancer

Reading time: 5 minutes Emily Bonacquisti With celebrity endorsements, social media, and your local personal trainers promoting the latest fad-diet, you’re probably hesitant to believe that any diet can do little more than shed the winter weight. However, behind the social media posts, there does exist significant amounts of science behind studying all types of... Continue Reading →

November 22, 2019 1

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in adults < 50 years old

Reading time: 4 minutes Morgan McSweeney Note: Throughout this article, I will use phrases such as "patients with overweight/obesity" instead of "overweight/obese patients." This is because the field is trying to move away from using disease states as descriptors. Another example would be a preference for saying "patients with diabetes" instead of "diabetics." I know... Continue Reading →

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