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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


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


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


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


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


Study Questions Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer
Mon Jul 20, 2009, 16:00
Removing more during surgery may not be needed, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment
Thu Jul 16, 2009, 16:00
The drug's success with other cancers wasn't repeated with small cell tumors: study.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Colon


Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
Thu Jun 18, 2009, 14:00
If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Colonoscopy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
Tue Jun 16, 2009, 12:00
U.S. areas with more black residents lack specialists, study shows.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Race, Doctors, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
Tue Jun 09, 2009, 16:00
Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Kidney Cancer, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast, Cancer: Bladder


Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
Mon Jun 08, 2009, 17:00
Upturn is especially strong among those in their 20s, study finds.
News Topics : Demographics, Colonoscopy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon


Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk
Fri Jun 05, 2009, 14:00
More than seven drinks a week raises odds 60% over teetotalers, researchers say.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Diabetes: Misc, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
Tue Jun 02, 2009, 09:00
One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Gastrointestinal Problems, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Esophageal, Cancer: Colon


Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain
Mon Jun 01, 2009, 09:00
Some reduction in mortality rates found, but experts say more follow-up needed.
News Topics : Colonoscopy, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Colon


Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer
Mon Jun 01, 2009, 06:00
'Disappointing' results may yet be reversed with longer-term study, researchers say.
News Topics : Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Colon

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