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

Genetic variation found to influence tumor microbiota and colorectal cancer progression

Genetic variation found to influence tumor microbiota and colorectal cancer progression

‘Game-changer’ clinical trial launches for Australia’s second-deadliest cancer

‘Game-changer’ clinical trial launches for Australia’s second-deadliest cancer

New topical gel reduces painful rash from colorectal cancer treatment

New topical gel reduces painful rash from colorectal cancer treatment

MD Anderson researchers present promising clinical trial results at AACR 2025

MD Anderson researchers present promising clinical trial results at AACR 2025

New study questions poultry's health halo amid rising cancer risks

New study questions poultry's health halo amid rising cancer risks

Bacterial toxin may contribute to rise in early-onset colorectal cancer

Bacterial toxin may contribute to rise in early-onset colorectal cancer

New approach targets cell surface protein to treat leukemia and solid tumors

New approach targets cell surface protein to treat leukemia and solid tumors

Walnut consumption linked to reduced inflammation and lower colon cancer risk

Walnut consumption linked to reduced inflammation and lower colon cancer risk

Liquid biopsy offers new hope for early cancer detection

Liquid biopsy offers new hope for early cancer detection

Vitamin D curbs colorectal cancer by boosting immunity and blocking tumor growth

Vitamin D curbs colorectal cancer by boosting immunity and blocking tumor growth

Legal challenge puts ACA’s preventive health services in jeopardy

Legal challenge puts ACA’s preventive health services in jeopardy

Comparing single cell RNA methods to improve gastrointestinal cancer research

Comparing single cell RNA methods to improve gastrointestinal cancer research

Researchers analyze the mutational landscape of TMB-high colorectal cancer tumors

Researchers analyze the mutational landscape of TMB-high colorectal cancer tumors

Do disasters delay early cancer diagnoses?

Do disasters delay early cancer diagnoses?

Limited health care access during disasters may hinder timely colorectal cancer diagnoses

Limited health care access during disasters may hinder timely colorectal cancer diagnoses

Moderate iron intake linked to lower colon cancer risk

Moderate iron intake linked to lower colon cancer risk

Major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns released today

Major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns released today

Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050

Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050

Addressing low lung cancer screening rates through awareness and access

Addressing low lung cancer screening rates through awareness and access

Patient navigators boost follow-up colonoscopies and reduce delays

Patient navigators boost follow-up colonoscopies and reduce delays

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