colon cancer

Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings

Health - November 19, 2009

Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care more >>

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Health - November 17, 2009

Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21% more >>

New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver

Health - November 10, 2009

Optical technology is as accurate as colorectal tissue examination, study finds more >>

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps

Health - November 6, 2009

Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role more >>

Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer

Health - October 27, 2009

How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds. more >>

Stem Cell Research Offers Hope for Colon Cancer Vaccine

Health - October 7, 2009

Mouse study suggests it may be possible to generate an immune response to cancer more >>

Younger Women With Colon Cancer Outlive Men

Health - September 29, 2009

Estrogen could explain discrepancy in survival rates, researchers say more >>

Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer

Health - September 22, 2009

Easier detection method might encourage more people to get screened, experts say. more >>

Health Buzz: Aspirin May Protect Against Colon Cancer and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - September 21, 2009

Spanking kids may lead to behavior problems later; how much sugar is too much? more >>

For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges

Health - September 15, 2009

Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies more >>

Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests

Health - September 14, 2009

Language barrier could explain lower screening rates, researchers say more >>

Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low: Study

Health - September 8, 2009

Even when Americans have health care 'safety net' in place, rates barely budge, report finds more >>

Colon Cancer Stopped in Its Tracks in Swiss Study

Health - August 28, 2009

Gene-based treatment could block tumors, prevent recurrence, researchers say more >>

New Target Eyed for Colon Cancer Drugs

Health - August 18, 2009

In mouse study, researchers see possibility of 'potent therapy' more >>

Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young

Health - August 13, 2009

Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds more >>

Aspirin May Stem Deaths From Colorectal Cancer

Health - August 11, 2009

Study suggests a role for aspirin in prevention as well as treatment more >>

In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy

Health - August 9, 2009

Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits more >>

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk

Health - August 7, 2009

Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers more >>

Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk

Health - August 6, 2009

Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds more >>

Study Questions Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer

Health - July 20, 2009

Removing more during surgery may not be needed, researchers say more >>

Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment

Health - July 16, 2009

The drug's success with other cancers wasn't repeated with small cell tumors: study more >>

Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer

Health - July 15, 2009

But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say more >>

Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer

Health - June 18, 2009

If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say more >>

VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies

Health - June 16, 2009

Former patients could have been infected with HIV, hepatitis via non-sterile equipment more >>

For Some, Virtual Colonography May Be Just As Good