Oncology & Cancer
New therapy to target the spread of bowel cancer
For the first time, SAHMRI and University of Adelaide researchers are investigating gene therapy as an option to help people with metastatic bowel cancer.
Nov 26, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Colon cancer: A growing risk for young men
When Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer a few months ago, I was surprised that he was so young—I always thought it was an old person's disease. What are the risk factors for younger people, especially men?
Nov 23, 2020
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Immunology
Study pinpoints target for managing inflammation, promoting tissue repair
Managing the activity of the BCAP protein could help the body repair intestinal tissue from damage caused by inflammation, according to a new study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's.
Nov 16, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New study into a rare type of cancer in abdomen lining shows possible immunotherapy treatment
A new study from the University of Birmingham has found that 50% of patients with a rare type of cancer that has spread into the lining of their abdomen may be suitable for immunotherapy treatment.
Nov 3, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New bowel cancer model uncovering how it avoids immunotherapy drug
Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, have developed a complex model system that mimics the most common form of bowel cancer and is showing how it 'hides' from immunotherapy.
Nov 3, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Easy home cancer test means patients can avoid hospital for colonoscopies
Findings from the largest international research study found that using FIT is almost 100% accurate at ruling out bowel cancer in patients with suspicious symptoms.
Oct 23, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
COVID-related delays to colorectal cancer screening causing 11.9% rise in death rates, research reveals
New research presented today at UEG Week Virtual 2020 has shown that delays in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening caused by COVID-19 has resulted in significantly increased death rates for the cancer.
Oct 12, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Dietary folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer
Folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer, but there's no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffee protect against the disease, finds an overarching analysis of published pooled ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer survivors urgently need better nutritional support
More than two-thirds (69 percent) of the colorectal cancer patients who took part in the national survey said they did not receive any nutritional advice or support from their healthcare team throughout diagnosis, treatment ...
Sep 21, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New cancer screening study could affect treatment for thousands in the UK
The first UK study to estimate the proportion of womb cancers caused by an inherited cancer predisposition called Lynch syndrome has been carried out by The University of Manchester.
Sep 18, 2020
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