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Hour of daily exercise cuts bowel cancer risk

Whether is it jogging around the park, pumping iron or swimming, an hour of vigorous exercise a day… Hour of daily exercise cuts bowel cancer risk   

Drinking Red Wine Cuts Risk of Colorectal Cancer

The consumption of more than three glasses of red wine a week reduced the risk for significant colorectal… Drinking Red Wine Cuts Risk of Colorectal Cancer   

Virtual colonoscopy is an accurate screening method for colorectal cancer

Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is an accurate screening method for colorectal cancer,… Virtual colonoscopy is an accurate screening method for colorectal cancer   

A New Way to Treat Colon Cancer?

Researchers at University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute have discovered a new target for possible future colon cancer… A New Way to Treat Colon Cancer?   

Negative screening colonoscopy need not be repeated

Subjects with negative colonoscopy findings might not need to undergo repeat screening for at least 20 years, if… Negative screening colonoscopy need not be repeated   

Colon cancer risk in women does not seem to be reduced by physical activity

Colon cancer risk in women does not seem to be reduced by physical activity.

“Physical activity… Colon cancer risk in women does not seem to be reduced by physical activity   

Seven quality guidelines for breast, colorectal cancer care

The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on Tuesday released seven quality guidelines… Seven quality guidelines for breast, colorectal cancer care   

Curry compound may prevent colon cancer

According to the results of a small study compounds found in curry and onions may help prevent colon… Curry compound may prevent colon cancer   

Chemicals in curry and onions may help prevent colon cancer

A small but informative clinical trial by Johns Hopkins investigators shows that a pill combining chemicals found in… Chemicals in curry and onions may help prevent colon cancer   

Abdominal fat may raise colon cancer risk

Adults who carry much of their fat around the middle may be at increased risk of colon cancer,… Abdominal fat may raise colon cancer risk   

Patients not receiving follow-up tests after positive screening for colon cancer

A UCLA/Veteran’s Affairs study showed that more than 40 percent of patients who initially had received a positive… Patients not receiving follow-up tests after positive screening for colon cancer   

Stool Testing Novel Technique for Detecting Colon Cancer

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that an improved version of the non-invasive fecal DNA… Stool Testing Novel Technique for Detecting Colon Cancer   

Exercise, diet may protect against colorectal cancer

Voluntary exercise and a restricted diet reduced the number and size of pre-cancerous polyps in the intestines of… Exercise, diet may protect against colorectal cancer   

Celecoxib May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer In High Risk Patients

During the past year, the study of the potential use of COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) inhibitors to prevent colorectal and… Celecoxib May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer In High Risk Patients   

Celebrex may prevent cancer but raises heart risks

Celebrex, a treatment for arthritis, may help prevent colon cancer in high-risk patients, but it also raises the… Celebrex may prevent cancer but raises heart risks   

Targeted Therapies Showing Great Promise Against Colorectal Cancer

Results from a Phase III study of a new drug show promise for patients with colorectal cancer that… Targeted Therapies Showing Great Promise Against Colorectal Cancer   

Earlier onset of colorectal cancer associated with alcohol use, tobacco use and male gender

Earlier onset of colorectal cancer appears to be associated with alcohol use, tobacco use and male gender, according… Earlier onset of colorectal cancer associated with alcohol use, tobacco use and male gender   

Antidepressants may cut colon cancer risk

Confirming the findings from animal studies, treatment with SSRI type antidepressants, such as Zoloft and Prozac, is associated… Antidepressants may cut colon cancer risk   

African American women urged to confront colorectal cancer

Despite having the greatest risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) of any gender, race or… African American women urged to confront colorectal cancer   

Colonoscopy deemed best for colon cancer check

Colonoscopy isn’t only the gold standard for screening for colon cancer; it also enables precancerous growths or polyps… Colonoscopy deemed best for colon cancer check   

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