Colon Cancer Stories
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Following A High-Fat Diet May End In Colon Cancer
A high-fat diet may increase the number of stem cells in your intestine, which could lead to colon cancer. -
Surge Expected In Global Rates Of Colorectal Cancer
Incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer vary widely worldwide, with rates in low-income and middle-income countries spiking. -
DIY Cancer Screening May Be Effective Alternative To Colonoscopy
New research suggests an at-home test kit can effectively screen for colon cancer. -
Colon Cancer Screening Starts Too Late For Nearly 15% Of Patients
One in every seven colorectal cancer patients is younger than 50, the recommended age to begin screening: study. -
This Drug May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
A pill used to treat irritable bowel syndrome may also be able to prevent colorectal cancer, according to a recent study. -
Obama Wants To Cure Cancer With The Help Of Immunotherapy
President Obama promised to undertake a national effort to cure cancer, a “new moonshot” with Vice President Biden in charge of “mission control.” -
Fewer People Are Dying From Cancer: ACS
The American Cancer Society's latest report reveals cancer is now the leading cause of death in 21 states, though overall deaths have dropped. -
A Third Of Colorectal Cancer Patients Without Paid Sick Leave Keep Their Jobs
Just under half (45 percent) of working stage III colorectal cancer patients said they could not retain their jobs during treatment: study. -
Meat Definitely Causes Cancer, But It Didn't Always
The World Health Organization confirmed Monday that eating meat does indeed cause cancer, but how did meat become deadly? -
A New Bowel Cancer Screening Test Is Very Unpopular But Necessary
More than half of those invited to take a new colorectal cancer screening test decided against doing so. -
Obese Patients Are More Likely To Get Colon Cancer, But Aspirin Can Help
For obese patients predisposed to colon cancer, aspirin could do the trick. -
4 Cups Of Coffee A Day Can Keep Colon Cancer From Coming Back
Coffee consumption may improve outcomes for colorectal cancer patients, but more research needs to be done before doctors start prescribing cups of joe.
