Colon & Colorectal Cancer news
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…
Low-dose aspirin lowers colon cancer risk: study
Low doses of aspirin taken to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes can also lower the…
Statin drugs may lower colon cancer risk - study
Statin drugs may lower the risk of colon cancer by as much as 12 percent, U.S. researchers reported…
Lack of sleep linked to risky colon polyps
People who slept less than six hours a night were more likely to have dangerous polyps in their…
Not all doctors follow cancer screening guidelines
New study highlights need to address both the overuse and underuse of recommended colorectal cancer screening tests
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Fish oil linked to increased risk of colon cancer in mice
Fish oil - long encouraged by doctors as a supplement to support heart and joint health, among other…
Blood test for colon cancer promising: study
A simple blood test correctly identified most colorectal cancers in an early trial of the technology, offering the…
Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Taking low-dose aspirin daily may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, new research finds.
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Multivitamins may not slow colon cancer
Taking a multivitamin is unlikely to help colon cancer patients in battling the disease, suggests a new…
Abnormal body weight related to increased mortality in colon cancer patients
Postmenopausal women diagnosed with colon cancer may be at increased risk of death if they fail to maintain…
Colorectal cancer screening in Canada is cost-effective
Colorectal cancer screening is cost-effective and offers the best value for provincial health ministries in Canada, states an…
Smoking-related colorectal cancer in older women is associated with molecularly-defined DNA changes
Smoking, an established risk factor for colon cancer, may induce specific epigenetic changes and gene mutations that may…
Hydrophobic proteins: Potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon and rectum, is a common cause of mortality worldwide. Statistical data showed…
Gut bacteria could be key indicator of colon cancer risk
The human body contains more bacteria than it does cells. These bacterial communities can have a positive effect…
Dietary Risk Factors for Colon Cancer in a Low-risk Population
In a 6-year prospective study, the authors examined the relation between diet and incident colon cancer
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Colon Cancer, Its Link To Diabetes, And Dietary Pattern
Study the etiology of cancer and one thing becomes evident—it’s not the result of one or even a…
Exploring gender differences in colorectal cancer screenings
Among African Americans, colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death. With the proper screening,…
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