Colon Cancer

Aspirin Shows Promise As Cancer Treatment

Aspirin may be the key to stopping tumors from growing and coming back.

These 5 States Have The Most Cancer-Related Deaths

These five states have the highest cancer-related mortality rates in the nation, and quite a few things in common.

Junk Food Diets Have A Dramatic Impact On Colon Cancer Risk

Black Americans who switched diets with rural Africans experienced a steep drop in risk factors for colon cancer, while the Africans saw their risks rise.

Racial Gap In Cancer Mortality May Be Closing, But It's Still An Issue

Cancer-related deaths are decreasing among African-Americans, but the mortality rate is still highly skewed between racial lines.

Wade Hayes Gives Hope After Winning Battle Against Colon Cancer

Country singer Wade Hayes fought a three-year-long battle with colon cancer, and now he is partnering with Genentech and the Colon Cancer Alliance's Blue Note Fund to raise awareness about the disease.

A Shared Passion To Fund A Cure For Colon Cancer

Research for colon cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women combined, is vastly under-funded so Julie Yip-Williams has decided to go raise some necessary capital.

Tumor Location Matters For Colon Cancer Patients

Colon cancer patients with right-sided tumors have a worse prognosis than patients with left-sided tumors; this suggests the two halves of the human colon have different embryonic origins.

Cancer Patient Recommends Medical Marijuana And Other Alternative Treatments

Julie Yip-Williams, colorectal cancer advocate, suggests patients develop a rapport with their doctors, explore alternative treatments, and share their experiences.