colorectal cancer
Although the specific cause of IBS is not clear, recent research has linked it to certain changes that take place in the population of the gut microbiome
Devin Dillon is the perfect example of why colorectal cancer screenings are now recommended beginning at age 45
The Thousand Oaks resident was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 26, underscoring a troubling trend
'It’s one of the few cancers that we can actually prevent,’ says Dr. Sonya Dasharathy, a UCLA Health gastroenterologist.
A UCLA Health patient overcame her fears to get screened for colon cancer
The president issued a call to action on early detection efforts during the announcement of the relaunch of his Cancer Moonshot program.
The COVID-19 pandemic paused routine screenings, causing major setbacks in addressing systemic barriers to care
Due to a marked increase in the number of younger adults being diagnosed with these types of cancers, the screening age has been lowered
Anti-inflammatory drugs can hinder cancer-causing inflammation
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the age after extensive scientific study