Oncology & Cancer

Calcium intake and colorectal cancer

Calcium plays key roles in cellular signaling, proliferation and death. Previous studies exploring the relationship between dietary calcium intake and colorectal cancer have had contradictory results, perhaps due to no consideration ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rate of missed adenomas >5 mm similarly low for BBPS 2, 3

(HealthDay)—The rate of missed adenomas larger than 5 mm is similarly low for men with Boston Bowel Prep Scale (BBPS) scores of 2 or 3, according to a study published in the February issue of Gastroenterology.

Oncology & Cancer

The colon has a safety mechanism that restricts tumor formation

Colon cancer development starts with the formation of benign tumours called adenomas. It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of people over 50 will develop one of these tumours. These adenomas or polyps are the pre-cancerous ...

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