Bowel Cancer Cases to Jump 50% in Australia: Research
With new research on Tuesday saying incidence of the disease will jump by 50 percent over the next decade, Australia faces a huge rise in bowel cancer cases.
With new research on Tuesday saying incidence of the disease will jump by 50 percent over the next decade, Australia faces a huge rise in bowel cancer cases.
Even though one among every 100 people tested may receive a positive for fecal blood, there is no reason to panic as it is not always a sign of cancer, although it signals the need for further investigation.
A colonoscopy is then performed to ascertain the cause of bleeding. When cancer is detected in the initial stages, the survival chances are good.
Good Cholesterol Linked to Reduced Bowel Cancer Risk
Those who have high levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, are at a lower risk of suffering from bowel cancer
Those who have high levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, are at a lower risk of suffering from bowel cancer
Source-Medindia
Defect In DNA Repair System Makes Bowel Cancer Recurrence Unlikely
Defects in specific DNA repair systems make bowel cancer recurrence unlikely post surgery, it has been found.
Defects in specific DNA repair systems make bowel cancer recurrence unlikely post surgery, it has been found.
Dog Detects Bowel Cancer by Sniffing Breath and Stool Samples
A Labrador can detect bowel cancer in breath and stool samples with remarkable accuracy, claim Japanese researchers from the Kyushu University.
A Labrador can detect bowel cancer in breath and stool samples with remarkable accuracy, claim Japanese researchers from the Kyushu University.
