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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… Healthy life could prevent 23 percent of colon cancers   

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

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

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

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… Low-dose aspirin lowers colon cancer risk: study   

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… Statin drugs may lower colon cancer risk - study   

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… Lack of sleep linked to risky colon polyps   

Not all doctors follow cancer screening guidelines

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New study highlights need to address both the overuse and underuse of recommended colorectal cancer screening tests

Not all doctors follow cancer screening guidelines   

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… Fish oil linked to increased risk of colon cancer in mice   

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… Blood test for colon cancer promising: study   

Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

Taking low-dose aspirin daily may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, new research finds.

Prior… Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk   

Multivitamins may not slow colon cancer

Taking a multivitamin is unlikely to help colon cancer patients in battling the disease, suggests a new… Multivitamins may not slow colon cancer   

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… Abnormal body weight related to increased mortality in colon cancer patients   

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… Colorectal cancer screening in Canada is cost-effective   

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… Smoking-related colorectal cancer in older women is associated with molecularly-defined DNA changes   

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… Hydrophobic proteins: Potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer   

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… Gut bacteria could be key indicator of colon cancer risk   

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
Dietary  Risk Factors for Colon Cancer  in a Low-risk  Population   

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… Colon Cancer, Its Link To Diabetes, And Dietary Pattern   

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,… Exploring gender differences in colorectal cancer screenings   

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