Source: Study Finds Sharp Rise in Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Rates Among Young Adults
This was the coolest colonoscopy report I’ve ever seen. I just had to share.
Cancer
FDA Update on Rare Breast Implant-Associated Type of Lymphoma
Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality — United States, 1999–2015 | MMWR
Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Still Rising | Medpage Today
An estimated 76,380 new cases of invasive melanoma were diagnosed in 2016, and an additional 68,480 Americans had new diagnoses of in situ melanoma. Melanoma-associated mortality increased by about 1.5% a year during the study period, exceeding the statistical trajectory angle for incidence.
Source: Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Still Rising | Medpage Today
Human Papillomavirus–Associated Cancers — United States, 2008–2012 – MMWR
Drinking Alcohol Linked to 7 Types of Cancer
Source: Drinking Alcohol Linked to 7 Types of Cancer
For a copy of the study go to:
Source: Alcohol consumption as a cause of cancer – Connor – 2016 – Addiction – Wiley Online Library
I am so screwed.
Variants of ‘Redhead’ Gene Up Melanoma Risk Even Without Sun
This case-control study investigates the association between the presence of MC1R variants and melanoma risk independent of sun exposure.
Source: Variants of ‘Redhead’ Gene Up Melanoma Risk Even Without Sun
Small GISTs More Deadly Than Previously Thought
Surgical Procedure Improves Survival Rates for Men with Prostate Cancer if Radiation Treatments Fail
Salvage radical prostatectomy can greatly increase a man’s chance of survival when traditional radiation therapy has failed.
Source: Surgical Procedure Improves Survival Rates for Men with Prostate Cancer if Radiation Treatments Fail
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