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Race Gap Narrows for Some Cancers in African-Americans; Continues to Increase for Others
February 1, 2011 — While the overall death rate for cancer continues to drop among African-Americans, the group continues to have higher death rates and shorter survival of any racial and ethnic group in the US for ... > full story -
New Probiotic Combats Inflammatory Bowel Disease
January 31, 2011 — You know the probiotics in your peach yogurt are healthful, but now it appears they may also be a powerful treatment for disease. A genetically tweaked version of a common probiotic in yogurt and ... > full story -
Discovery of a Biochemical Basis for Broccoli's Cancer-Fighting Ability
January 26, 2011 — Scientists are reporting discovery of a potential biochemical basis for the apparent cancer-fighting ability of broccoli and its veggie cousins. They found for the first time that certain substances ... > full story -
Blocking Rogue Gene Could Stop Spread of Cancer, New Research Suggests
January 24, 2011 — Scientists in the UK have discovered a rogue gene involved in the spread of cancer in the body. By blocking the gene, they believe, cancer could be stopped in its ... > full story -
For Non-Whites, Geography Plays Key Role in Colon Cancer Screening; Race, Ethnicity Only Part of Equation, Research Finds
January 10, 2011 — New research has found that whether a person gets screened for colon cancer often depends on where they live in addition to their race or ... > full story -
Consistent Exercise Associated With Lower Risk of Colon Cancer Death
December 30, 2010 — Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less ... > full story -
High Red Blood Cell Folate Levels Linked to Silenced Tumor-Suppressors
December 22, 2010 — A study of 781 people enrolled in a colorectal cancer prevention clinical trial finds that elevated levels of red blood cell folate is associated with the deactivation of two anti-cancer genes known ... > full story -
Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected for Patients With GERD
December 9, 2010 — The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease is not as high as many may think, according to new ... > full story -
Surgery Complications Linked to Chemotherapy Delay, Study Finds
December 8, 2010 — Patients who have complications after colorectal cancer surgery are less likely to get chemotherapy, even when it is clearly recommended for their diagnosis, a new study ... > full story -
Fecal Immunochemical Testing Best and Most Cost-Effective Method for Screening for Colorectal Cancer
November 23, 2010 — Annual screening by fecal immunochemical testing -- a test that detects blood in the stool, has high sensitivity and specificity, and might improve participation rates through increased patient ... > full story
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