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As Colorectal Cancer Rises in Younger Populations, Research and Education is More Important than Ever
At one time, colorectal cancer was a disease associated with older adults. Now, it’s considered the most deadly cancer in people younger than 50.1Even as deaths from the other most common cancers (breast cancer, lung cancer, brain cancer and leukemia) have fallen by 44% over a 30-year-period, according to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer deaths have increased 1.1% per year in younger people since 2005.1 It’s a development that’s alarming—and mystifying—healthcare providers and...
Five Steps to Good Health: Essential Advice for Men
It’s become a cliché that many men don’t take care of their health as well as women do and that they’re less likely to see a doctor. But is the cliché true? Unfortunately, data offer some support. Men are less likely to keep up with regular check-ups and get medical care than women are.1 In the U.S., men live, on average, five years fewer than women do.2At Pfizer, we want to change these trends and empower men with the information they need to take control of their health. June is Men’s Health...
Living with Colon Cancer: A Pfizer Colleague’s Story
Almost all of us have been impacted by cancer in some way, even those of us who work at a company dedicated to the fight against it. We at Pfizer are not immune, and we are dedicated to helping share the stories of those who have faced the terrible disease. Especially when they are a part of our family.Lily Hickey works as a People Experience Lead for Commercial Oncology at Pfizer, and less than a year after giving birth, she felt a pain in her side that that she initially wrote off as...
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Have Changed—What You Need to Know
We understand. We know it can feel overwhelming to remember when to get screened for which condition. This is especially true for screenings for colorectal cancer, also known as CRC, which were updated just a few years ago. That’s why this March — which is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — we’re sharing some essential details to help you learn when a CRC screening is right for you.CRC, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is about 90% preventable. Knowing when you should...
Understanding Healthcare Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
In the United States, an estimated 147,950 people were diagnosed with cancer of the colon or rectum in 2020. It is one of the most highly diagnosed cancers in the US, with 12 percent of cases diagnosed in people under the age of 50.[i] Additionally, more than 20 percent of Americans with colorectal cancer have metastatic disease at diagnosis. Metastatic disease means the cancer has already begun to spread to other parts of the body.[ii] The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed flaws within healthcare...
Know the Mutational Status of Your Cancer: Biomarker Testing in Metastatic Melanoma and Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma or metastatic colorectal cancer, chances are you’ve had to familiarize yourself with a lot of new terms and complicated concepts. One term you may not have heard before is “biomarker.” As researchers learn more about how cancer cells develop, grow, and spread, more attention is being paid to the role biomarkers play in these processes. For patients, undergoing biomarker testing helps their doctor/healthcare team determine whether or not...
Discussing Cancer With Your Doctor
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, you need to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable and can speak openly. But just what should you and your doctor talk about? Knowing what questions to ask can help you feel prepared for your doctor visits. While it may take more than one visit to ensure that all of your concerns are addressed, making a list of your questions in advance can help you get the answers you need. Create your discussion guide Read over the following list of questions, then...
Facts About Colorectal Cancer
What is colorectal cancer?Colorectal cancer (CRC) starts in the colon or rectum. It is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where the cancer starts. Generally, if it starts in the last several inches of the large intestine (close to the anus), it is rectal cancer. They are often grouped together because they are similar in terms of how they appear, how they’re monitored by healthcare providers, and how they’re treated.How does CRC develop?Most CRCs start as a growth...
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