Oncology & Cancer
What you need to know about your colon cancer risk
(HealthDay)—Early diagnosis of colon cancer is crucial to improve a patient's chance of survival, an expert says.
Oct 19, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds a common nutritional supplement might boost cancer immunotherapy
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a mechanism by which the tumor's harsh internal environment sabotages T lymphocytes, leading cellular agents of the anticancer immune response. Reported in Nature Immunology, the ...
Oct 5, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Ovarian cancer symptoms and treatment options
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A woman I work with was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two years ago at 60. She reportedly was having a lot of abdominal bloating and pain on one side after meals. I heard she had a recurrence recently, and ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Medications
Study reveals how cannabinoids may be useful to prevent colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are caused by unrestrained inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with IBD are at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. ...
Sep 15, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Stem cell function may explain higher colon cancer rate in males
Colon cancers have a higher incidence in males, which is in part related to much higher androgen levels in males compared to females. Scientists have now discovered a link between androgens and stem cells that could contribute ...
Sep 10, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Dropping it in the mail: Best practices detailed for mail-in colon cancer screenings
A program that asks patients to mail in stool samples to screen for colon cancer is an effective way to expand screenings to underserved and underinsured communities and offers an alternative to in-person testing during the ...
Sep 8, 2020
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Health
Many countries falling behind on global commitments to tackling premature deaths from chronic diseases
Over the next two weeks, The Lancet will be publishing two reports calling for urgent global action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Sep 4, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer at just 43. Here's what under-50s need to know about bowel cancer
If you're under 50, the recent death Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman of colon cancer at just 43 may have prompted a worrying thought.
Sep 3, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Five things you can do to keep your colon healthy
For years, turning 50 came with a special birthday message from your health care provider: Time to have a colonoscopy.
Sep 2, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
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 ...
Sep 1, 2020
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