Colon Cancer

Every year, about one million new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed worldwide. About 150,000 new cases are detected each year in the United States. Over a lifetime, about 1 in 19 people develop colon cancer and nearly 50,000 people are expected to die from it in the U.S. this year.
What Causes Colorectal Cancer?

Cancer occurs when a normal cell divides and multiples uncontrollably. Normally cells are regulated in their growth, maturity, division and death by the DNA present in their nucleus. With damage to the DNA the cells may become rogue and multiply uncontrollably to give rise to tumors.

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Curcumin can suppress metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by activating a specific signaling pathway

Curcumin can suppress metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by activating a specific signaling pathway

Study could help understand why limiting sugary foods can ease symptoms for IBD patients

Study could help understand why limiting sugary foods can ease symptoms for IBD patients

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Metabolically healthy and unhealthy 'forms' of obesity linked with increased risk of obesity-related cancers

Metabolically healthy and unhealthy 'forms' of obesity linked with increased risk of obesity-related cancers

Intratumoral bacteria linked with natural purple photosynthetic bacteria show strong anticancer efficacy

Intratumoral bacteria linked with natural purple photosynthetic bacteria show strong anticancer efficacy

HIPEC: A promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV abdominal cancer

HIPEC: A promising treatment for certain patients with Stage IV abdominal cancer

Four important signs that signal increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer identified

Four important signs that signal increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer identified

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

IL-6 regulation in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts through vitamin A metabolism

IL-6 regulation in colon cancer-associated fibroblasts through vitamin A metabolism

The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine

The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine

Remote outreach leads to six-fold increase in rural cancer screenings

Remote outreach leads to six-fold increase in rural cancer screenings

Study reveals DCAF1 protein's role in colon cancer development through EZH2 phosphorylation

Study reveals DCAF1 protein's role in colon cancer development through EZH2 phosphorylation

Uncovering the connection between the microbiome and aging

Uncovering the connection between the microbiome and aging

New AI tool accurately predicts aggressiveness of colorectal cancer

New AI tool accurately predicts aggressiveness of colorectal cancer

No-cost preventive services are now in jeopardy. Here’s what you need to know.

No-cost preventive services are now in jeopardy. Here’s what you need to know.

What makes blackberries a superfood?

What makes blackberries a superfood?

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Innovative approach to customize treatments for colorectal cancer

Innovative approach to customize treatments for colorectal cancer

BGI Genomics and Zentya collaborate to launch first-ever fecal DNA tests for colorectal cancer in Slovakia

BGI Genomics and Zentya collaborate to launch first-ever fecal DNA tests for colorectal cancer in Slovakia