Saturday, September 6, 2008

colon cancer

HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women

Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says more >>

Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer

But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says more >>

Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Findings may serve as new path for better treatment of disease, study suggests more >>

Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low

Only half of Americans over 50 tested; education, insurance play role, group says more >>

Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite

Study finds it functions as a tumor suppressor instead more >>

Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer

Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death more >>

Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice

Experimental shot targets the gut's immune system more >>

Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities

Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes more >>

Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis

Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment more >>

Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival

But debate continues on whether the nutrient should be recommended for patients more >>

Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells

Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says more >>

DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer

'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says more >>

Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts

Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts more >>

Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates

Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation more >>

Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer

Fewer deaths, recurrences seen in those who had relatives with disease, study finds more >>

Smokers With Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk

The earlier in life a patient started, the greater the risk, study finds more >>

Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients

Study finds those with normal version of particular gene respond well to targeted therapy more >>

Repeat Colonscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients

Other research found traditional colonoscopy still better than virtual version more >>

Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers

Study finds slightly elevated chance of bladder, colorectal and lung malignancies more >>

Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries

Study finds mortality and survival rates equal for both procedures more >>

Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy: Study

DNA mismatch in some early stage cases makes therapy of little benefit, shortens survival more >>

Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation

See oncologists as often as whites, researchers not sure why different choices of treatment follow more >>

Paying for the Displeasure of a Colonoscopy

Many states don't guarantee insurance coverage for colon cancer screening. How is that a good idea? more >>

Top Prospects in Colon Screening

An ingestible camera or a simple blood test could come next. more >>

Considering a Colon Scan

A thumbs up for virtual colonoscopy expands the options more >>

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