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Colonoscopy Linked to Decrease in Colorectal Cancer Deaths, but Many More Could Have Been Prevented
March 8, 2011 — A new study shows that colonoscopy has prevented a substantial number of colorectal cancer deaths and that many more could have been prevented with more widespread use. The analysis reports that ... > full story -
New Bowel Cancer Evidence Calls for Routine DNA Repair Test
March 8, 2011 — Bowel cancer patients whose tumors contain defects in specific DNA repair systems are much less likely to experience tumor recurrence post surgery, results from a major clinical study have ... > full story -
Cancer Patients' Partners Become Ill Themselves, Swedish Study Shows
March 3, 2011 — People who are married to or cohabiting with a cancer patient suffer more illness in the year following their spouse or partner’s cancer diagnosis, according to recent research from ... > full story -
Fighting Cancer at Your Local Indian Restaurant by Eating Curry
March 2, 2011 — Scientists have found that curcumin, an ingredient found in turmeric -- a bright yellow spice from south Asia and the main ingredient in curries -- can fight cancer when used in combination with a ... > full story -
Large Proportion of Colorectal Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented, Study Suggests
March 1, 2011 — A large proportion of the 141,000 cases and 49,000 deaths from colorectal cancer expected in the United States this year could be prevented by increasing the use of established screening tests and by ... > full story -
Hospital Use of Virtual Colonoscopy Is on the Rise, Study Suggests
March 1, 2011 — Despite the absence of Medicare coverage, hospital use of computed tomographic colonography, commonly referred to as virtual colonoscopy, is on the rise, according to a new ... > full story -
New Peptide Could Be Effective Treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
February 28, 2011 — A new leptin receptor antagonist peptide has demonstrated efficacy against triple negative breast ... > full story -
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New Testing Could Replace Colonoscopies in the Future
February 16, 2011 — Nobody enjoys colonoscopies, including mice. Researchers are excited about the potential of using genetic biomarkers to predict colon cancer caused by inflammation. A new method could eventually lead ... > full story -
Lack of Sleep Found to Be a New Risk Factor for Colon Cancer
February 8, 2011 — An inadequate amount of sleep has been associated with higher risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and death. Now colon cancer can be added to the list. In a ground-breaking new study, ... > full story -
Fast Track Management of Colorectal Surgery
February 7, 2011 — A research team from China compared the fast-track rehabilitation program and conventional care for patients after resection of colorectal cancer. The study showed that the fast-track rehabilitation ... > full story
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