Colon & Colorectal Cancer news

Common Bone Drugs May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

An international team of researchers has found that the use of bisphosphonates - drugs already taken by millions…    

Shifting a Paradigm: a Molecular Approach to Staging Colorectal Cancer

A quantitative, molecular analysis of lymph nodes in patients deemed colorectal cancer-free was found to be an effective…    

Lack of sleep found to be a new risk factor for colon cancer

An inadequate amount of sleep has been associated with higher risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and death.…    

Dogs can accurately sniff out early stage bowel cancer

Dogs can sniff out bowel cancer in breath and stool samples, with a very high degree of accuracy…    

For non-whites, geography plays key role in colon cancer screening

New research from UC Davis Cancer Center has found that whether a person gets screened for colon cancer…    

Race affects regional colorectal cancer screening disparities

Individuals from certain areas of the United States are more likely to get screened for colorectal cancer than…    

Consistent exercise associated with lower risk of colon cancer death

Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study…    

Surgery Complications Linked to Chemotherapy Delay

Patients who have complications after colorectal cancer surgery are less likely to get chemotherapy, even when it is…    

Use of Low-Dose Aspirin Associated with Improved Performance of Test for Detecting Colorectal Cancer

Use of low-dose aspirin prior to a newer type of fecal occult blood test is associated with a…    

Tests between colonoscopies could be lifesaver for high-risk patients

Among patients with a family or past history of colorectal cancer (CRC), testing between colonoscopies helps detect CRC…    

Fecal immunochemical testing best and most cost-effective method for screening for colorectal cancer

Annual screening by fecal immunochemical testing - a test that detects blood in the stool, has high sensitivity…    

Bowel cancer: 8 years of colonoscopy screening in Germany—a success story

By the end of this year, colonoscopy screening will have prevented bowel cancer in approximately 99 000 people…    

Anti-gout drug may decrease risk for colorectal adenoma progression

Allopurinol, a relatively inexpensive anti-gout medication that has been on the market for more than 20 years, may…    

No link seen between high-carb diet, colon cancer

Chinese women who eat a traditional diet rich in white rice and other starchy foods that spur a…    

Black raspberries may prevent colon cancer, study finds

Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumors in two mouse models of the disease, according to…    

Colorectal cancer survival advantage in MUTYH-associated polyposis

Survival for colorectal cancer patients with MUTYH-associated polyposis was statistically significantly better than for patients with colorectal cancer…    

Healthy life could prevent 23 percent of colon cancers

Getting people to eat a healthy diet, not smoke, cut down on alcohol and exercise more could prevent…    

Following lifestyle tips could prevent almost a quarter of bowel cancer cases

Almost a quarter of colorectal (bowel) cancer cases could be prevented if people followed healthy lifestyle advice in…    

Aspirin use associated with lower risk of cancer death for men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer who take anticoagulants like aspirin in addition to radiation therapy or surgery may be…    

Colorectal cancer screening can be expanded by offering it during mammography visits

Offering colorectal cancer screening to poor minority women during mammography visits can effectively expand screening in this otherwise…