Colon & Colorectal Cancer news

Age likely a factor in colon cancer chemotherapy

Older patients with colon cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy after surgery than younger people but have…    

Obesity linked to poor colon cancer prognosis

Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who…    

A new indicator of poor prognosis in node-negative colorectal cancer patients

Tumor budding at the invasive tumor front of colorectal cancer is recognized as an independent prognostic factor significantly…    

Hormone replacement tied to lower colon cancer risk

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can carry serious health risks, but a new study adds to evidence that menopausal…    

High vitamin D levels, lower colon cancer risk?

Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood may help protect both men and women from cancers of…    

Virtual colonoscopy an effective colorectal cancer screening exam in Medicare age patientsComputed t

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, remains effective in screening older patients for colorectal cancer…    

The first map of colon cancer in Spain is published

There are stark geographical contrasts in the incidence of colon cancer worldwide. The new study analyses the causes…    

Post-Treatment Diet Patterns Explored in Colorectal Cancer Patients

In an effort to build the groundwork for future research on health promotion among individuals with colorectal and…    

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish and seafood, may have a role in colorectal cancer prevention,…    

Cigarette smoking increases colorectal cancer risk

New study results strengthen the evidence that people who smoke cigarettes over a long period of time have…    

CT scans may predict survival in colorectal cancer

Doctors may be able use an advanced X-ray called a CT scan to see whether patients with advanced…    

Other Illnesses, Body Weight Do Not Explain Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer Survival

A new study by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers shows that body-mass index (BMI) and co-existing…    

‘Cross-talk’ Mechanism Contributes to Colorectal Cancer

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have identified a molecular mechanism that…    

African-Americans with colorectal cancer have poorer outcomes, lower survival rates

New research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that…    

Minimally Invasive Surgery Shown Safe and Effective Treatment for Rectal Cancer

Laparoscopic surgery has been used in the treatment of intestinal disorders for close to 20 years, but its…    

NSAIDs tied to reduced death after colon cancer

Women who regularly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have better survival after a colorectal cancer diagnosis, research indicates.…    

How to Lower Costs, Waiting Times for Colonoscopies

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, leading to over 50,000 fatalities…    

Women fare better than men with metastatic colorectal cancer—are hormones helping?

Younger women with metastatic colorectal cancer lived longer than younger men. However, this survival advantage disappeared with age,…    

Language a Barrier to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Mexican-Americans

More than 40 percent of Mexican-Americans in California have never had either of the most common screening tests…    

Where one lives impacts colon cancer survival

Surviving colorectal cancer may depend partially on where one lives, a study hints.

Dr. Kevin Henry,…