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Cancer: Colon News



Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
Co-existing illnesses also don't explain why more blacks die than whites, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Race, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 14:00
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Doctors, Diabetes: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast, Aging: Misc


Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy: Diet, Pregnancy, Nutritional Supplements, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Birth Defects: Misc


New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 06:00
Optical technology is as accurate as colorectal tissue examination, study finds.
News Topics : Research & Development, Health Costs, Colonoscopy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role.
News Topics : Doctors, Colonoscopy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Bowel Problems: Misc


Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 12:00
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Blacks at Greater Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 09:00
Race seems to play pivotal role, researchers say.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Stem Cell Research Offers Hope for Colon Cancer Vaccine
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 06:00
Mouse study suggests it may be possible to generate an immune response to cancer.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Stem Cells, Research & Development, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Younger Women With Colon Cancer Outlive Men
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 14:00
Estrogen could explain discrepancy in survival rates, researchers say.
News Topics : Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer
Wed Sep 23, 2009, 13:37
Easier detection method might encourage more people to get screened, experts say.
News Topics : Colonoscopy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Tue Sep 15, 2009, 09:00
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Men's Problems: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast


Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests
Mon Sep 14, 2009, 14:00
Language barrier could explain lower screening rates, researchers say.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low: Study
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 09:00
Even when Americans have health care 'safety net' in place, rates barely budge, report finds.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Colon Cancer Stopped in Its Tracks in Swiss Study
Fri Aug 28, 2009, 09:00
Gene-based treatment could block tumors, prevent recurrence, researchers say.
News Topics : Gene Therapy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


New Target Eyed for Colon Cancer Drugs
Tue Aug 18, 2009, 16:00
In mouse study, researchers see possibility of 'potent therapy'
News Topics : Research & Development, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
Thu Aug 13, 2009, 09:00
Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Leukemia, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast


Aspirin May Stem Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
Tue Aug 11, 2009, 16:00
Study suggests a role for aspirin in prevention as well as treatment.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Aspirin


In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
Sun Aug 09, 2009, 09:00
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Menopause / Postmenopause, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Ovarian, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast


Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 16:00
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Men's Problems: Misc, Liver Disease: Misc, Liver, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon, Alcohol: Misc


Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
Thu Aug 06, 2009, 09:00
Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds.
News Topics : Genetics, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast

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