Colon Cancer Stories
A newly discovered set of gene variations may help oncologists detect colorectal cancer before it is too late.
A survey of 127,000 people have found that current screening guidelines may miss up to 10 percent of all colon cancers.
Is that hamburger really that bad for you? The following warnings have been issued, they amount to seven good reasons to avoid red meat, but in the end it’s up to you.
Side effects of common prescription drugs are not necessarily negative, several studies suggest. Here are some examples of "bonus" effects.
New research connects gum disease-causing mouth bacteria to tumor growth in the colon and reveals a possible drug candidate that may prevent some types of colorectal cancer.- Colorectal cancer cells trigger a set of genes similar to those found in intestinal stem cells, scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) have found.
- An inadequate amount of sleep has been associated with higher risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and death. Now colon cancer can be added to the list.
Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less deadly.