Oncology & Cancer

Tumor avatars to fight colorectal cancer

How to determine the most effective treatment for colon cancer? The response to chemotherapy varies greatly from one patient to another. A team from the UNIGE has developed a new method for testing different drugs, without ...

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What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this topic lately, it's because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. ...

Oncology & Cancer

Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms

More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer —also known as colorectal cancer—and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade.

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Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause symptoms, especially in its early stages. Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing this ...

Oncology & Cancer

Video: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Multi-Society Task Force on colon cancer encourage patients to start screening at age 50 unless they ...

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