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HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women
Health
- August 13, 2008
Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says
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Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer
Health
- August 6, 2008
But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says
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Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Health
- August 1, 2008
Findings may serve as new path for better treatment of disease, study suggests
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Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
Health
- July 14, 2008
Only half of Americans over 50 tested; education, insurance play role, group says
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Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite
Health
- July 11, 2008
Study finds it functions as a tumor suppressor instead
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Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
Health
- July 9, 2008
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death
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Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice
Health
- June 24, 2008
Experimental shot targets the gut's immune system
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Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
Health
- June 24, 2008
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes
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Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Health
- June 23, 2008
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
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Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival
Health
- June 19, 2008
But debate continues on whether the nutrient should be recommended for patients
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Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells
Health
- June 12, 2008
Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says
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DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
Health
- June 11, 2008
'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says
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Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
Health
- June 10, 2008
Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts
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Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates
Health
- June 9, 2008
Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation
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Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer
Health
- June 3, 2008
Fewer deaths, recurrences seen in those who had relatives with disease, study finds
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Smokers With Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk
Health
- June 2, 2008
The earlier in life a patient started, the greater the risk, study finds
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Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients
Health
- June 1, 2008
Study finds those with normal version of particular gene respond well to targeted therapy
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Repeat Colonscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients
Health
- May 20, 2008
Other research found traditional colonoscopy still better than virtual version
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Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers
Health
- May 19, 2008
Study finds slightly elevated chance of bladder, colorectal and lung malignancies
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Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries
Health
- May 16, 2008
Study finds mortality and survival rates equal for both procedures
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Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy: Study
Health
- May 16, 2008
DNA mismatch in some early stage cases makes therapy of little benefit, shortens survival
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Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation
Health
- May 13, 2008
See oncologists as often as whites, researchers not sure why different choices of treatment follow
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Paying for the Displeasure of a Colonoscopy
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- March 14, 2008
Many states don't guarantee insurance coverage for colon cancer screening. How is that a good idea?
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Top Prospects in Colon Screening
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- March 12, 2008
An ingestible camera or a simple blood test could come next.
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Considering a Colon Scan
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- March 12, 2008
A thumbs up for virtual colonoscopy expands the options
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