The rate of colorectal cancer in young adults has been increasing. Researchers in this study identified four signs or “red flags” for colorectal cancer before age 50 (considered to be early onset colorectal cancer). Recognizing these red flags can help diagnose and treat colorectal cancer earlier. (Posted 10/23/23)
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The following are studies looking at colorectal cancer screening or prevention.
NCT05078866: Cancer Preventive Vaccine Nous-209 for Lynch Syndrome Patients. This study aims to see whether the Nous-209 cancer vaccine is safe to give to patients with Lynch syndrome. This study may help researchers determine whether receiving Nous-209 affects the development of polyps or tumors in the colon.
Other colorectal cancer screening and prevention studies may be found here.
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