Oncology & Cancer
Consumer Health: Treating colorectal cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about treating colorectal cancer.
Mar 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Fundamental cancer metabolism dogma revisited
A new paper in Nature Communications reveals new insights into adaptations made by cancer cells to rewire their metabolism to achieve growth and survive. Among the discoveries include a challenge to a well-known feature in ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know when colorectal cancer runs in the family
National guidelines recommend people of average risk of developing colorectal cancer begin screening at age 45. However, Dr. Lisa Boardman, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says if your family has a history of colon cancer ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Colonoscopies save lives, but many Americans don't get one. Home tests could help change that
Celestine Tention's grandmother used to chase antacid tablets with ginger ale, one after another, day after day.
Mar 11, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colorectal cancer cannot be totally prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk and that's with regular screening.
Mar 10, 2022
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Medications
Herbal compound prevents colon cancer in mice
The active compound in Chinese herbs called emodin can prevent colon cancer in mice, according to researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Physiologists conducting this study say this is likely ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researcher advises doctors against overreliance on liquid biopsy used to screen for colorectal cancer recurrence
Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have data pointing to the limitations of Signatera, a popular liquid biopsy or blood draw test that is used ...
Mar 8, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
6 healthy steps to preventing colon cancer
Colon cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of tumors, an expert says.
Mar 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Meat intake after diagnosis not tied to colon cancer outcomes
Intake of unprocessed red meat or processed meat after diagnosis is not associated with the risk for cancer recurrence or death in patients with stage III colon cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA ...
Mar 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Surgery for rectal cancer: Eight things to know
Rectal cancer is the cancer nobody wants to talk about, but the need for a conversation is becoming urgent. Combined with colon cancer, it's the third most common cancer in the United States, and diagnoses have been rising ...
Mar 2, 2022
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