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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Colorectal Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Taller adults may be at increased risk for colorectal cancer
A new meta-analysis, or data examination of several independent studies, by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers adds to evidence that taller adults may be more likely than shorter ones to develop colorectal cancer or colon ...
Mar 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
'Drug factory' implants eliminate ovarian, colorectal cancer in mice
Rice University bioengineers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days with a treatment that could be ready for human clinical trials later this year.
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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Oncology & Cancer
Colorectal cancer research reveals promising targetable pathway for prevention and treatment
An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer, which often is found at advanced stages when it's much harder to treat.
Feb 28, 2022
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Medical research
How some gut microbes awaken zombie viruses in their neighbors
Some gut bacteria have a spooky superpower: they can reanimate dormant viruses lurking within other microbes.
Feb 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Pandemic upends breast cancer diagnoses
The COVID-19 pandemic upended many aspects of daily life, particularly in the first months and year. Not least among the changes: decreased use of ordinary health care, such as routine medical exams and screenings.
Feb 15, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Colorectal cancers raise defensive barrier in response to chemotherapy
Drugs which are commonly used as the first line of treatment for colorectal cancer cause the tumor cells to oversecrete proteins known as mucins, according to a new study published today in the journal eLife. The proteins ...
Feb 8, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Program may boost colorectal cancer screening among Hispanic adults and reduce related gender disparities
In a recent study, investigators showed that a culturally tailored patient navigation program can improve the rate of colorectal cancer screening among Hispanic adults and potentially help eliminate historical gender disparities ...
Feb 7, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Model with lifestyle, genetic factors can predict early-onset colorectal cancer
(HealthDay)—A model incorporating lifestyle and genetic factors can predict the risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Jan. 13 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Feb 4, 2022
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