Hidden bowel cancer risk in common growths
Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre researchers have found a critical link between having two types of polyps, common growths found in the bowel, and an […]
Cancer risks for survivors
A Flinders University study shows that bowel cancer survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers (MPCs) – for prostate, lung, breast and blood […]
Lower screening age calls for more tailored bowel cancer surveillance
Australia’s recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes – but […]
Metabolic syndrome linked to bowel cancer
Metabolic disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases have been directly linked to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, warn […]