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Mechanical Pressure Accelerates Early Stages Of Colon Cancer
October 17, 2008 — Genes are not the be all and end all of carcinogenesis. Scientists have shown that mechanical pressure can alter gene expression, and in particular activate the oncogenes(1) Myc and Twist, which are ... > full story -
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New, Tiny, Super-Sensitive Probe Could Cut Colon Polyp Removal In Half, Study Suggests
October 7, 2008 — Researchers see a future in which virtual biopsies will eliminate the need to remove colon polyps that are not cancerous or will not morph into the ... > full story -
Women Require Less Tobacco Exposure Than Men To Increase Colon Cancer Risk
October 6, 2008 — While smoking poses a health threat to both men and women, women require less tobacco exposure than men to have a significant increased risk for colorectal cancer, according to new research. In a ... > full story -
New Studies Highlight The Importance Of Bowel Prep And Effectiveness Of Colonoscopy
October 6, 2008 — New research emphasizes the importance of adequate bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy, and highlights the remarkable effectiveness of colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous polyps, ... > full story -
Metabolic Syndrome Ups Colorectal Cancer Risk
October 6, 2008 — In a large US population-based study, metabolic syndrome patients had a 75 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those without metabolic ... > full story -
Colon Cancer Screening Before Medicare Age Could Save Millions In Federal Health Care Dollars
October 6, 2008 — A screening program for colon cancer in patients starting ten years prior to Medicare eligibility, at age 55 instead of Medicare's 65, would save at least two dollars for every dollar spent, ... > full story -
New Screening Technologies Improve Detection Of Polyps During Colonoscopy
October 6, 2008 — Two new studies highlight new technologies with the potential to improve the detection of colorectal polyps and flat lesions during ... > full story -
Colonoscopy Associated With Reduced Colorectal Cancer Incidence
October 2, 2008 — Patients who undergo a complete negative colonoscopy have a reduced incidence of colorectal ... > full story -
Breakthrough Optical Technology To Assess Colon Cancer Risk, Accuracy
October 1, 2008 — Researchers have discovered that fiber optic technology can for the very first time effectively measure blood levels in the colonic lining (mucosa) in humans, thus having potential applications for ... > full story -
Colon Cancer: Researchers Take Important Steps Forward In Understanding Cause
October 1, 2008 — Scientists investigating a molecule known to play a key role in causing colon cancer have made a series of ground-breaking discoveries that could have major implications for future treatment of the ... > full story
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