Colon Cancer Stories
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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. -
Being A Couch Potato May Increase Your Cancer Risk
Too much TV and general sitting may increase your risk of colon, endometrial, and lung cancer — and exercise doesn't help. -
'3D Research' Spots Likely Culprit Behind Spread Of Colon Cancer
PLAC8, a poorly understood protein, may be a driving factor behind the spread of colon cancer, a new study finds. -
Low Gut Bacteria Tied To Increased Risk Of Colon Cancer
Low diversity in gut microbes could be indicative of early colorectal tumor growth. -
Earlier, Less Invasive Colon Cancer Detection On The Way
A newly discovered set of gene variations may help oncologists detect colorectal cancer before it is too late.