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Colon and Rectal CancerFacts & Figures 2018: Rate of Deaths From Cancer Continues Decline
The death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily over the past 2 decades, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society.
Study: Even a Little Walking May Help You Live Longer
A study led by American Cancer Society researchers has found that even low levels of walking are linked with lower mortality, which means walking may help people live longer.
Colorectal Cancer Death Rates Rising In Younger People – 3 Key Takeaways
If you’re younger than 50, it’s possible you haven’t thought much about getting colorectal cancer. But emerging evidence shows that you should start paying attention.
Computer Simulation Aims to Solve Colonoscopy’s Right-Side Problem
Some studies suggest that colonoscopy may not be as effective against cancers that develop in the right side of the colon. Amy Knudsen, PhD, a researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass., is creating a computer model to help explain why this happens.