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Christmas brings reflection on year's journey with cancer
While we hear a lot about the importance of screenings for the more common cancers such as prostate cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer, ...
Thu, Dec 24 | from San Antonio Express
Increased liver regeneration rate and decreased liver function after ... - 7thSpace Interactive
Increased liver regeneration rate and decreased liver function after ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release) The surgical strategy for the treatment of colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases remains controversial. The aim of the present study was to ...
Thu, Dec 24 | from 7thspace.com
Mentor Capital Cancer Vaccine Investing Update - Seeking Alpha
Mentor Capital Cancer Vaccine Investing Update Seeking Alpha (blog) which is a glycoprotein antigen widely expressed on common cancers, including lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. ... and more »
Wed, Dec 23 | from seekingalpha.com
High Risk of Colorectal, Endometrial and Lynch Syndrome Cancers for MSH6 ... - Science Daily
High Risk of Colorectal, Endometrial and Lynch Syndrome Cancers for MSH6 ... press release) The estimated cumulative risks to ages 70 and 80 years, respectively, were 22% and 44% for colorectal cancer for men and 10% and 20% for women. ... and more »
Tue, Dec 22 | from Science Daily
Dietary Estrogens Have Little Effect on Cancer Risk
Previous studies have suggested dietary phytoestrogen intake is associated with increased breast cancer risk and reduced colorectal cancer risk in women. ... and more »
Mon, Dec 21 | from ABC News
One more spark of hope in battle against cancer
Coy was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2006. Despite surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, the cancer spread to his lungs and abdomen. ...
Mon, Dec 21 | from The Record
Community Calendar
colorectal cancer screening, $6, kits can be picked up during 8:30 am -5 pm Monday through Friday; lipid profile screening, $15; and lead screening, ... and more »
Thu, Dec 17 | from Pioneer Press Online
Early detection is key in colon cancer
Referring to asymptomatic people, those with no symptoms of colorectal cancer, Dragovich said, “With screening we can save lives.” Survival depends on the ... Molecular Basis of Colorectal Cancer Review Points to Key AdvancesScience Daily (press release)
Wed, Dec 16 | from Green Valley News
Moderate exercise boosts survival rates for colorectal cancer patients - India Business Blog
Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): Taking aspirin on a regular basis after being diagnosed with colon cancer has been found to reduce the chances of dying from the ... Management and Prognosis: How Best to Treat Breast Cancer PatientsNewswise (press release)
Tue, Dec 15 | from trak.in
Korea near top of OECD in survival of cervical cancer
The Herald For colorectal cancer, the rate was close to average. Among males it was 59.1 percent (compared to the OECD average of 56.4 percent) and among females 57.1 ... Rating healthhealthzone.ca all 329 news articles »
Wed, Dec 9 | from Korea Herald
Experts: Colon cancer deaths could make big drop
TriCities.com The battle against colorectal cancer has been a growing success story: The death rate dropped roughly 20 percent in the last 10 years, according to American ... FOX11AZ.com Cancer deaths down, but statistics are stickyLos Angeles Times all 408 news articles »
Tue, Dec 8 | from google.com
New Estimate: Excess Body Fat Alone Causes Over 100000 Cancers in US Each Year - Media Newswire
New Estimate: Excess Body Fat Alone Causes Over 100000 Cancers in US Each Year Media Newswire (press release) This report is continuously updated; the new evidence on breast cancer was released in September, with updates on colorectal cancer and prostate cancer due ...
Wed, Nov 11 | from media-newswire.com
Study Finds People Residing In Poor Communities Not Benefiting From Recent Drop In Colorectal Cancer
A new study suggests that a drop in colorectal cancer incidence seen nationwide has not occurred among people living in poorer communities, and suggests that barriers to health care may be to blame. The study appears online in the journal Cancer Causes and Control.
Fri, Jun 26 | from Medical News Today
New Promising, Early Diagnostic Options for Colon Cancer
Cancer biomarkers can be found inside the polyps or tumor, as well as in blood and urine. The chip is equipped with an electrochemical biosensor that binds to and detects colorectal cancer biomarkers. Vernick and his team of researchers are also busy ...
Fri, Jun 12 | from ChattahBox
Opinion: The Cost-Effectiveness of Virtual Colonoscopies
In editorializing against Medicare’s paying for virtual colonoscopy, a technology that will increase colorectal cancer screening, you write that even if “virtual colonoscopies are clinically effective,” Medicare would then “need to determine whether ...
Fri, Mar 13 | from New York Times
REVIEW: Smoking and Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-analysis
Context Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the fourth most frequent cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The association between cigarette smoking and colorectal cancer has been inconsistent among studies.
Tue, Dec 16 | from Journal of American Medical Association
