#colorectal-cancer

#colorectal-cancer

The average age of folks in the U.S. diagnosed with colorectal cancer has dropped in the past 15 years to 67 from 72. Nearly one in nine new colon cancer cases and one in five new rectal cancer cases occur in people under age 50.

The study highlighted that combining structured exercise with chemotherapy can improve overall health outcomes in colon cancer recovery, showing that exercise should complement medical treatments.

The ARCAD database is a wonderful example of collaborative efforts around the world to create large patient-derived datasets that enable expanded research opportunities beyond the initial question addressed in the original design of a clinical trial.

The most important finding is that vitamin D plays a critical role in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer, according to study author János Tamás Varga.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type globally, with 154,270 Americans diagnosed each year, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and screening.