Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer is cancer that develops in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine before the anus). In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Caught early, it is often curable.
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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Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Cleveland Clinic study reveals insights on immune checkpoint inhibitors for colorectal cancer

Cleveland Clinic study reveals insights on immune checkpoint inhibitors for colorectal cancer

Scientists identify top food sources of prebiotics for better digestion

Scientists identify top food sources of prebiotics for better digestion

Colorectal cancer patients face increased risk of cardiovascular death

Colorectal cancer patients face increased risk of cardiovascular death

AGA issues new recommendations on AI-assisted colonoscopy technology

AGA issues new recommendations on AI-assisted colonoscopy technology

Eating by the book: French dietary guidelines linked to lower mortality risk

Eating by the book: French dietary guidelines linked to lower mortality risk

ASCOLT trial explores aspirin’s role in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence

ASCOLT trial explores aspirin’s role in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence

Pitt study uncovers a novel trigger of deadly form of ovarian cancer

Pitt study uncovers a novel trigger of deadly form of ovarian cancer

Proteins identified as key players in immunotherapy resistance for colorectal cancer

Proteins identified as key players in immunotherapy resistance for colorectal cancer

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

Novel regulators in digestive tract disease progression and treatment

Novel regulators in digestive tract disease progression and treatment

Study highlights the role of ELF4 as a key transcription factor in development, immunity, and oncology

Study highlights the role of ELF4 as a key transcription factor in development, immunity, and oncology

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Circular RNA plays key role in cancer biology and therapy

Circular RNA plays key role in cancer biology and therapy

Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

New guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy procedures

New guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy procedures

Co-occurring mutations may limit effectiveness of KRAS G12C inhibitors in colorectal and pancreatic cancer

Co-occurring mutations may limit effectiveness of KRAS G12C inhibitors in colorectal and pancreatic cancer

AI detects colorectal cancer with high accuracy

AI detects colorectal cancer with high accuracy

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