Epigenetic memory of colitis promotes tumour growth

Animals and cell lines Animal work Mouse (Mus musculus) strains C57BL/6J (strain no. 000664) and Cdx2:CreERT2;APCfl/fl;KrasWT (strain no. 035169)50 were obtained from The Jackson Laboratory. Mice were housed at room temperature and ambient humidity in individually ventilated cages at a maximum density of five mice per cage with ad libitum access to food and water … Read more

Her Misdiagnosed ‘Pregnancy Symptoms’ Turned Out to Be Colon Cancer

Share on PinterestWhen 36-year-old Gabby Zappia (pictured above) reported blood in her stool, her doctor attributed it to pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. Months later, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage IV colon cancer. Gabby Zappia Colorectal cancer in people under 50 is on the rise and is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger adults. … Read more

Novel antibody blocks Epstein-Barr virus, curing follicular lymphoma — and a plan to reduce cancer in Washington state

SEATTLE – March 4, 2026 – Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. March is the awareness month for colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma. If you’re interested in speaking to experts, contact [email protected] to schedule interviews. Infectious disease research Scientists develop first-of-its-kind antibody to block Epstein-Barr … Read more

Famous Dog Trainer Has Colon Cancer

Zak George used his social media platform to announce that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in December after a routine colonoscopy. He’s another celebrity who doesn’t fit the profile, like James Van Der Beek, but colon cancer is on the rise in people under 50 like him. He’s 47. “That’s why screening guidelines have … Read more

Rural cancer patients benefit from local surgical care

Adults living in rural communities often travel long distances when seeking treatment for cancer, but distant travel may not always be necessary to receive high-quality surgical care, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). The analysis, focused on adults with colon or lung cancer living in … Read more

Colon Cancer Symptoms: What Millennials Aren’t Telling Their Doctors

When Sarah Beran started noticing blood in her poop, she didn’t know how to bring it up to her doctor. “I felt like I went in there with my tail between my legs, and not only was I talking about poop, but I was talking about my butt and blood and it’s just all these … Read more

Home Self-Collection Equals Clinic Exam for HPV Screening

A self-collection (SC) device that could easily be used at home proved safe and accurate for cervical screening in the SELF-CERV prospective nonrandomized clinical trial, as reported in JAMA Network Open. Known as the Teal Wand, the device was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use. When compared with … Read more

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Options & Compliance

The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Balancing Convenience and Accuracy Table of Contents The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Balancing Convenience and Accuracy The Challenge of Screening Adherence The Appeal of Blood-Based Screening A Closer Look at Performance and Limitations the Importance of Follow-Up and Future Directions The Ongoing Debate: Optimizing Colorectal Cancer … Read more