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Bowel Cancer or colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be.

Review of incontinence products in global market

20. November 2009 00:56
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ae46e9/ostomy_and_inconti) has announced the addition of the "Ostomy and Incontinence Products - A Global Market Perspective" report to their offering. [More]

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Clinical Genomics extends collaboration with CSIRO

7. October 2009 02:58
Sydney-based Clinical Genomics Pty Ltd and CSIRO have entered into a new phase in their collaboration to develop improved diagnostics for cancers of the colon and rectum (bowel cancer). [More]

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People with rare mutations of gene MUTYH at increased risk of bowel cancer

1. October 2009 09:34
CANCER RESEARCH UK funded scientists have found that people who carry rare mutations within both copies of a gene called MUTYH are 28 times more likely to develop bowel cancer compared to the general population, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. [More]

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Patients with higher levels of vitamin D are less likely to die from skin cancer

22. September 2009 01:04
New research shows higher levels of vitamin D may help improve survival for both bowel and skin cancer patients. [More]

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Cancer Research UK launches a new Cancer Centre at Cardiff

10. September 2009 05:49
Cardiff today (Thursday) joins a unique chain of Cancer Research UK Centres that are being launched across the UK. [More]

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Five Clinical Research Units established

7. September 2009 05:48
With the establishment of five new Clinical Research Units the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) hopes to give a further boost to clinical research in Germany and drive progress in the scientific investigation and possibilities for the treatment of disease. [More]

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People with genetic risk of bowel cancer decline genetic testing

7. September 2009 05:03
An Australian study of families with genetic risk of bowel cancer has found that 50 percent of participants declined genetic testing when informed of insurance implications. [More]

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New alliance for discovery of WNT pathway inhibitors to be used in cancer therapy

15. July 2009 17:18
Cancer Research Technology (CRT), Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Cancer Research UK, Cardiff University and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are set to begin a major new research collaboration for the first time. This will provide substantial investment in research on the WNT signalling pathway in the hope of finding new drug targets. [More]

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Dramatic drop in deaths from most common cancers

12. July 2009 19:28
The death toll from three of the UK's most common cancers has dropped to its lowest level for almost 40 years* - according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK. [More]

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Bowel cancer screening unacceptable to one in ten

7. July 2009 19:13
At least one person in ten has a negative attitude to bowel cancer screening, particularly those from South Asian backgrounds, says research published in the British Journal of Cancer. [More]

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Improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening in primary care setting

30. June 2009 16:18
Improved communication among patients and primary care physicians increases the chances those due for colorectal cancer screening will follow their doctors' advice and complete the procedure, a University at Buffalo study has found. [More]

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New piece found in colorectal cancer puzzle

24. June 2009 20:27
Prostasin, a relatively unknown protease enzyme expressed in most epithelial cells, may play a role in the genesis of colorectal cancer. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer have associated a reduction in the expression of inhibitors of the enzyme with malignant cellular behavior. [More]

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Nine in ten survive early stage bowel cancer

22. June 2009 21:15
Nine in ten people with bowel cancer that is caught early will survive the disease, according to new statistics published today (Tuesday). [More]

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Colorectal cancer increasing globally

9. June 2009 15:39
A new study finds colorectal cancer incidence rates for both males and females increased in 27 of 51 countries worldwide between 1983 and 2002, and points to increasing Westernization as being a likely culprit. [More]

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Expansion of Australia’s bowel cancer screening program could save 30 lives each week

9. June 2009 07:04
New research has revealed that as many as 5 million Australians are missing out on bowel cancer screening tests that could save their lives and according to new data on bowel cancer screening released last week there is an urgent for all Australians over 50 to be screened. [More]

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