Choosing the Best Colon Surgery for Lynch Syndrome

Removing the entire colon (subtotal colectomy) is sometimes recommended for patients with Lynch syndrome when colon cancer is diagnosed.  In addition, some people who have an inherited Lynch mutation have their colons removed to prevent colon cancer.

While subtotal colectomy didn’t reduce deaths from Lynch-related colon cancer, it did cut down on additional colorectal cancer diagnoses and the need for other abdominal surgery. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 5th, 2010
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Tags: Lynch syndrome, subtotal colectomy, surgery

Get Ready to Get Your Rear in Gear

The first of this year’s Get Your Rear in Gear walks and runs to raise awareness of colorectal cancer is scheduled for February 28 in Lafayette, LA.

The day begins with a Kids Fun Run at 8:00 am, followed by a 5K timed run/walk at 8:30 Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 2nd, 2010
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Tags: colorectal cancer awareness

CDC Warns of Salmonella from Salami

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified more than 200 people who got sick with the Montevideo strain of salmonella from salami.

On January 23, 2010 the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the Rhode Island company, Daniele International, was recalling over a million pounds of ready-to-eat Italian sausages, including salami.  The USDA FSIS lists the products being recalled. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 1st, 2010
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Tags: CDC, recalls, USDA

Barriers and Facilitators for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older People

Although Medicare pays for colorectal cancer screening, not all older people enrolled in Medicare are screened.

Reviewing published medical literature, a task group from the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable found research identifying both barriers to screening and factors that made it easier.

The most frequently mentioned barrier related to healthcare providers was lack of a doctor’s recommendation.  Having a usual source of health care facilitated getting screened. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 1st, 2010
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Tags: colorectal cancer screening, Medicare

Colorectal Cancer Briefs: PSA Contest,Medicare Co-Pays, NCI Bethesda Clinical Trials

Briefly

• The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada is sponsoring a contest for print and video ads that raise awareness of colorectal cancer.
• Clinical trials at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD are an option for cutting-edge treatment at no cost.
• When co-pays are raised for Medicare, the elderly make fewer outpatient visits but are hospitalized more often and stay in the hospital longer.

Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 1st, 2010
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Tags: clinical trials, co-pays, colorectal cancer awareness, Medicare