[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/colorectal-cancer-trends-and-treatment\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/colorectal-cancer-trends-and-treatment\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/colorectal-cancer-trends-and-treatment\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/colorectal-cancer-trends-and-treatment\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/colorectal-cancer-trends-and-treatment\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ralph-V-Boccia.jpg"}],"headline":"Colorectal Cancer Trends and Treatment","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:56:25+00:00","datePublished":"2018-01-15T20:55:45+00:00","description":"RCCA Oncologist Ralph V. Boccia, MD, on the good news overall regarding colorectal cancer \u2013 and one concerning trend.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 15, 2018\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nRalph V. Boccia, MD, a cancer specialist at RCCA Maryland, provides some insight into recent colorectal cancer trends and treatments that are giving new hope to doctors, researchers and patients nationwide. Overall, Dr. Boccia finds much to be encouraged by, but also points to the need for awareness of a concerning development in the field of colorectal cancer.\nAs a whole, colorectal cancer rates have been dropping. According to the National Cancer Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maryland alone has seen a 2.6% decrease in the amount of new CRC patients diagnosed over a five-year period. Dr. Boccia believes this trend can be partly attributed to the following:\nWidespread increase in colonoscopies and other CRC screening methodsEarly detection and removal of polyps before they become cancerousMore cases being diagnosed at an early stage \u2013 when the cancer is more responsive to treatment\nDespite the good news, it\u2019s still projected that 2,358 Maryland residents will be diagnosed and that 927 people will die from the disease this year, says Dr. Boccia. Doctors have also been noticing an uncharacteristic increase in the amount of younger adults being diagnosed with CRC. Since it typically affects individuals above the age of 50, this emerging demographic has been cause for concern. But Dr. Boccia and his colleagues will continue to conduct research and make further strides in colorectal cancer care to better serve patients of all ages.\nSurgical innovations, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, chemotherapy and clinical trials are paving the way for more effective CRC solutions. Dr. Boccia explains, \u201cWe have a greater ability than ever before to individualize care, and to offer patients multi-modal treatment regimens that employ a variety of mechanisms of action to combat cancer by different means.\u201d\nFollow these tips to help reduce your risk for developing colorectal cancer:\nMaintain a healthy weightStay physically activeAvoid smoking cigarettes and only drink alcohol in moderationGet a CRC screening regularlyConsult a physician right away if you experience any CRC symptoms, such as blood in the stool and persistent abdominal painManage other conditions that may increase your risk for CRC, like type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and adenomatous polyps\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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