Colorectal Cancer

• Winnipeg researchers working on early detection blood test for colorectal cancer

  Early detection of cancer can mean a better chance of survival. That's why researchers in Winnipeg are working on an innovative blood test to detect colon cancer.

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  Sep 6
  
• Can aspirin lower colorectal cancer risk? For some, study suggests

  As colorectal cancer cases rise in younger people, regularly taking aspirin could help lower the risk in those with unhealthier lifestyles, new research suggests.

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  Aug 2
  
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• U.S. greenlights 1st blood test for colon cancer. How does it work?

  U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a first-of-its-kind blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths.

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  Jul 29
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• Colorectal cancer rising in young adults. Should the screening age be lowered?

  There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an 'alarming' increase in cases among young adults.

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  Feb 26
• Cancer cases soared 79% globally among young adults over past 3 decades: study

  While cancer tends to be more common in older people, the evidence suggests that cases among the under 50s have been rising in many parts of the world since the 1990s.

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  Sep 5, 2023
• B.C. colon cancer survivor speaks out about life-altering diagnosis

  A B.C. woman is sharing her story of survival with colorectal cancer in the hopes of raising awareness and helping others spot the signs early.

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  Mar 22, 2023
• B.C. cancer survivor raises $14,000 for Surrey cancer centre chemotherapy suite

  Catherine Perka was just 32, newly married and excited to start a family when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2019. She hopes her story of recovery inspires others.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Family, friends bike across eastern Ontario to raise money for cancer research

  "Today is Jillian’s road based on the journey she's been through. We wanted to raise money for research and patient care," said Jordane, Jillian's husband.

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  Sep 7, 2020
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• Navigating a new cancer diagnosis during a pandemic: ‘Everything is upended’

  “It’s hard enough to navigate the cancer system at the best of times."

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  Mar 20, 2020
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• ‘Screening tests can save your life’: Canadian Cancer Society

  The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is encouraging Quebecers aged 50 to 74 to take steps to find out about the often silent killer that is colorectal cancer.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2020