Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Launches National Colorectal Surgery Programme
The launch event was followed by a panel discussion that addressed various aspects of colorectal cancer, including awareness, management and advancements in the treatment.
Colorectal Cancer
New Study Uncovers Details About Biological Links Between Red Meat And Colorectal Cancer
A new paper in the journal Cancer Discovery has uncovered fresh details about the link between eating red meat and the risk of colorectal cancer. The study, led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute oncologist Marios Giannakis has now identified specific patterns of DNA damage triggered by diets rich in red meat—further implicating the food as a …
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Colorectal Cancer Scenario In India: Know The Types, Diagnosis And Treatment Options Available
– Dr. Jovita Martin Daniel, MBBS, MD, DNB, DM, MSc Medical Oncology, SRMC, Chennai Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in the large intestine and is also known as bowel cancer, depending on where the cancer cells are present. Colorectal cancer typically affects the colon and the rectum. It stands to be the third-most common cancer, …
Do BMMFs Play A Role In The Development Of Colorectal Cancer? Researchers Find New Clues
Bovine Meat and Milk Factors (BMMFs) are novel infectious agents generally found in dairy products and bovine sera. Do they play a role in the development of colorectal cancer? In a significant development, scientists led by Harald zur Hausen detected the pathogens in colorectal cancer patients in close proximity to tumors. They have found evidence …
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Colorectal Cancer Month: Understand How Colorectal Cancer Is Staged And What Are The Causes Of It
— Dr Praveen Garg, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Colorectal cancer which is also called bowel or colon or rectal cancer, is any cancer that affects the colon and the rectum. It usually affects older adults; however, it can occur at any stage in life. It is a kind of cancer that begins …
Colorectal Cancer: Know About Early Detection, Prevention And Diets For Reducing The Risk
— Dr. Sandeep Nayak, Director and Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fortis Hospital, Bangalore The number of patients detected with Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is rising in India. Recently published news states that by 2030, the incidence of colorectal is likely to increase by nearly 60% to approximately 2.2 million new cases, while …
#ColorectalCancerMonth: All You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Its Early Symptoms
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The month offers healthcare providers who care for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum a valuable opportunity to educate their community and promote awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention, and treatment. Colorectal cancer is a disease that starts in the lower portion of the …