Subscribe to this tag Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
Health - June 18, 2009
If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say
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VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies
Health - June 16, 2009
Former patients could have been infected with HIV, hepatitis via non-sterile equipment
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For Some, Virtual Colonography May Be Just As Good
Health - June 16, 2009
Less invasive test might spur more people to be screened, experts say
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Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
Health - June 16, 2009
U.S. areas with more black residents lack specialists, study shows
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Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
Health - June 15, 2009
Other screening methods for colon cancer may be safer for some older patients, researchers say
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Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
Health - June 9, 2009
Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show
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Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
Health - June 8, 2009
Upturn is especially strong among those in their 20s, study finds
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Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
Health - June 8, 2009
Many may lack the time, resources to participate, study finds
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Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk
Health - June 5, 2009
More than seven drinks a week raises odds 60% over teetotalers, researchers say
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Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
Health - June 2, 2009
One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say
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Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success
Health - June 1, 2009
More rigorous prep is needed for obese people, study finds
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Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
Health - June 1, 2009
Study findings could have lifesaving potential
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Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain
Health - June 1, 2009
Some reduction in mortality rates found, but experts say more follow-up needed
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Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer
Health - May 30, 2009
'Disappointing' results may yet be reversed with longer-term study, researchers say
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Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer
Health - May 30, 2009
Better drugs have rendered surgery unnecessary in most cases, study finds
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More Living Longer With Advanced Colon Cancer
Health - May 27, 2009
Study found dramatic gains in both short-term and long-term survival rates
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U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
Health - May 27, 2009
Report finds 19.2% drop among men, 11.4% among women in past 15 years
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Gene Screen May Predict Colon Cancer's Return
Health - May 14, 2009
That knowledge could guide important treatment decisions, experts say
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Medicare's 'No' on Virtual Colonoscopy Stirs Expert Debate
Health - May 13, 2009
Some see it as reliable, less invasive option; others say agency was right to reject coverage
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Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer
Health - May 12, 2009
Diet, exercise may improve endurance in older, overweight cancer survivors, study shows
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More Cancer Tests Mean More False-Positive Results
Health - May 11, 2009
Risk for incorrect but worrying findings rises 50 percent by the 14th test, study finds
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Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis
Health - May 11, 2009
Risk of late-stage cancer greater in city dwellers than in rural residents, study shows
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3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo
Health - May 11, 2009
Study finds adding casopitant mesylate to regimen cuts side effects
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Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases
Health - April 29, 2009
Rate among Hispanics, blacks will double over next 20 years, report warns
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HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer
Health - April 22, 2009
Finding echoes earlier research involving hormone therapy
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