Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
Lynch
syndrome
(LS)
is
an
autosomal‐dominant,
hereditary
cancer
predisposition
caused
by
pathogenic
variants
(PVs)
in
one
of
the
mismatch‐repair
genes
MLH1
,
MSH2/EPCAM
MSH6
or
PMS2
.
Individuals
who
have
PVs
high
lifetime
risks
colorectal
(CRC)
and
endometrial
(EC).
There
controversy
regarding
whether
a
younger
age
at
diagnosis
(or
anticipation)
occurs
‐associated
LS.
The
objective
this
study
was
to
assess
anticipation
families
with
MLH1‐
associated
LS
using
statistical
models
while
controlling
for
potential
confounders.
Methods
Data
from
31
were
obtained
academic
registry.
Wilcoxon
signed‐rank
tests
on
parent–child‐pairs
as
well
parametric
Weibull
semiparametric
Cox
proportional
hazards
mixed‐effects
used
calculate
hazard
ratios
compare
mean
ages
CRC/EC
generation.
Models
also
corrected
ascertainment
bias
birth‐cohort
effects.
Results
A
trend
toward
successive
generations,
ranging
3.2
15.7
years,
observed
PV
carrier
families.
greater
generations
not
precluded
inclusion
birth
cohorts
model.
had
no
Mlh1
activity
78%
than
those
retained
activity.
Conclusions
current
results
demonstrated
evidence
support
across
all
models.
Mutational
effects
influenced
CRC/EC.
Screening
based
youngest
MLH1‐LS
recommended.
Techniques and Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(2), P. 153 - 166
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
narrative
review,
we
provide
an
overview
of
the
current
reach
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
screening
in
U.S.
population,
how
persistent
inequities
CRC
across
age
and
sociodemographic
groups
changes
epidemiology,
as
well
population
structure,
have
increased
urgency
achieving
optimal
reach,
future
strategies
for
optimizing
impact
population.
saves
lives,
but
including
is
highly
variable.
participation
remains
at
under
60%,
has
been
stagnant
over
time.
Lower
observed
individuals
younger
age,
American
Indian/Alaska
Native,
Asian,
Hispanic
backgrounds,
with
Medicaid
insurance,
recent
immigration.
Addressing
suboptimal
increasingly
important
due
to
changing
epidemiology
structure.
Recent
trends
demonstrate
increases
early
(<50
years)
middle
(50
60
onset
non-localized
stage
CRC,
outcomes
among
multiple
racial/ethnic
groups.
These
exist
a
context
where
comprised
from
diverse
backgrounds
associated
lower
rates
higher
adverse
outcomes.
Screening
can
be
optimized
by
building
on
successes
prior
impactful
policies,
implementing
evidence-based
interventions
screening,
developing
novel
that
address
challenges
patient,
clinician,
healthcare
system,
policy
levels.
Gastroenterologists,
other
clinicians,
public
health
advocates
major
role
leading
positive
change
each
these
Overall,
need
optimize
represents
pressing
opportunity
improving
equity
all
populations
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Colorectal
cancer
is
among
the
most
common
malignant
tumors
globally,
and
distinct
treatment
requirements
for
colon
rectal
cancers
underscore
necessity
to
identify
specific
molecules
each
type.
Although
EIF4A1
plays
a
crucial
role
in
translational
initiation,
its
therapeutic
potential
remains
unclear.
This
study
utilized
TCGA
database
reveal
that
expression
upregulated
both
types
associated
with
poorer
survival
outcomes.
KEGG
GO
analyses
indicate
primarily
extracellular
trap
network
of
neutrophils
cancer.
Additionally,
strong
positive
correlation
neutrophil
infiltration
observed
cancers.
Notably,
exhibits
varying
immune
patterns,
showing
CD8+
T
cells
negative
CD4+
In
cancer,
shows
PD-1,
PD-L1,
CTLA4,
LAG-3,
contrasted
by
weaker
Elevated
potentially
linked
checkpoints
facilitate
escape,
thereby
possibly
accelerating
progression.
implies
immunotherapy
strategies
American Journal of Health Promotion,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Purpose
To
evaluate
how
CRC
screening
practices
differ
between
e-cigarette
users
and
non-users.
Design
Cross-sectional
study
design.
Setting
National
Cancer
Institute’s
Health
Information
Trends
Survey
(HINTS
5).
Subjects
Respondents
aged
45
to
75
years.
Measures
Demographics,
screening,
use,
cancer
history,
presence
of
comorbidities,
access
a
primary
care
provider.
Analysis
The
demographic
characteristics
the
participants
were
evaluated
by
their
smoking
status
using
chi-squared
tests.
differences
in
non-users
multivariate
logistic
regression
model.
Results
We
identified
total
6963
participants,
which
181
(2.6%)
users.
prevalence
use
was
inversely
related
age.
A
significant
portion
uninsured
(10.7%
vs
5.9%
non-users),
almost
half
(49.9%)
current
tobacco
smokers.
E-cigarette
as
likely
undergo
compared
[OR
1.40;
95%
CI
(0.74,
2.66)].
Increasing
age,
educational
level,
health
insurance,
comorbidity,
provider,
personal
history
cancer,
comorbidity
associated
with
increased
participation
screening.
However,
not
Conclusion
Our
found
no
difference
rates
While
behaviors
appear
unaffected
for
now,
ongoing
surveillance
is
important
more
reach
age
given
uncertainties
surrounding
long-term
effects
use.
Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
Lynch
syndrome
(LS)
is
an
autosomal‐dominant,
hereditary
cancer
predisposition
caused
by
pathogenic
variants
(PVs)
in
one
of
the
mismatch‐repair
genes
MLH1
,
MSH2/EPCAM
MSH6
or
PMS2
.
Individuals
who
have
PVs
high
lifetime
risks
colorectal
(CRC)
and
endometrial
(EC).
There
controversy
regarding
whether
a
younger
age
at
diagnosis
(or
anticipation)
occurs
‐associated
LS.
The
objective
this
study
was
to
assess
anticipation
families
with
MLH1‐
associated
LS
using
statistical
models
while
controlling
for
potential
confounders.
Methods
Data
from
31
were
obtained
academic
registry.
Wilcoxon
signed‐rank
tests
on
parent–child‐pairs
as
well
parametric
Weibull
semiparametric
Cox
proportional
hazards
mixed‐effects
used
calculate
hazard
ratios
compare
mean
ages
CRC/EC
generation.
Models
also
corrected
ascertainment
bias
birth‐cohort
effects.
Results
A
trend
toward
successive
generations,
ranging
3.2
15.7
years,
observed
PV
carrier
families.
greater
generations
not
precluded
inclusion
birth
cohorts
model.
had
no
Mlh1
activity
78%
than
those
retained
activity.
Conclusions
current
results
demonstrated
evidence
support
across
all
models.
Mutational
effects
influenced
CRC/EC.
Screening
based
youngest
MLH1‐LS
recommended.