March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a crucial period for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge about the latest advancements in detecting, treating, and preventing colon cancer.
Importance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and is a leading cause of cancer related deaths. Both men and women are affected, March has been colorectal cancer awareness month since 2000, and blue has been the color of the ribbon for March month.
Screening Can Save Lives
Early detection is critical in achieving successful treatment outcomes for colon cancer. Screening can help identify polyps and cancer at a stage when it’s most treatable. Numerous trials have shown the benefits of screening in saving lives.
The Power of Regular Screening
Routine screenings, such as colonoscopies, fecal occult blood tests (FOBTs), and CT colonography, can significantly reduce the mortality rates associated with colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy after the age of 50 years (every 10 years), remains the most commonly advisable screening modality.
Latest Advances in Colorectal Cancer Treatment
The field of colorectal cancer is constantly evolving, with new breakthroughs emerging in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Robotic Surgery
Surgical robot improves a surgeon’s capabilities for working in difficult environments by improving ergonomics & providing 3D magnified vision. Postoperative recovery & functional outcomes are better for rectal cancer surgeries.
Immunotherapy in colorectal Cancer
Immunotherapy, a treatment option that harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer, has started showing promise in some forms of colon cancer. Nivolumab, Pembrolizumab & Dostarlimab, are few examples of immunotherapy. An trial with Dostarlimab (highly selected patients, PDL-1) has shown clinical complete response in all 14 patients receiving this drug.
Colonoscopy Videos
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Dr. Harsh Shah
Dr Harsh Shah is a specialized colorectal cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad.
He is practising at Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Dr. Harsh Shah
Dr Harsh Shah is a specialized colorectal cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad. He is practising at Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad.