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

Harnessing the gut virome emerges as a promising strategy in precision medicine

Harnessing the gut virome emerges as a promising strategy in precision medicine

Proteome imbalance from aneuploidy linked to mitochondrial dysfunction

Proteome imbalance from aneuploidy linked to mitochondrial dysfunction

Study explores how a familiar spice tackles the toughest cancer cells

Study explores how a familiar spice tackles the toughest cancer cells

New KRAS mutation discovery opens door to targeted colon cancer therapies

New KRAS mutation discovery opens door to targeted colon cancer therapies

CIK treatment enhances survival in early and advanced colorectal cancer

CIK treatment enhances survival in early and advanced colorectal cancer

Food insecurity tied to higher death risk in cancer survivors

Food insecurity tied to higher death risk in cancer survivors

Genes may determine how early life exposures shape the gut microbiome

Genes may determine how early life exposures shape the gut microbiome

Heart disease markers may predict future cancer risk

Heart disease markers may predict future cancer risk

Colorectal cancer patients fare better when diagnosed before other cancers

Colorectal cancer patients fare better when diagnosed before other cancers

Paper-based devices show high accuracy in detecting asymptomatic malaria

Paper-based devices show high accuracy in detecting asymptomatic malaria

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in cost and effectiveness

CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in cost and effectiveness

Tagomics awarded £860 k Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst grant for detection of colorectal cancer

Tagomics awarded £860 k Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst grant for detection of colorectal cancer

Structured exercise strengthens immune response in cancer treatment

Structured exercise strengthens immune response in cancer treatment

Biweekly chemotherapy dosing reduces toxicity in colorectal cancer patients

Biweekly chemotherapy dosing reduces toxicity in colorectal cancer patients

Study highlights the lasting toll of colorectal cancer on women's sexual health

Study highlights the lasting toll of colorectal cancer on women's sexual health

Navigating the dual role of B cells in tumor immunity

Navigating the dual role of B cells in tumor immunity

Exercise after chemo key for colon cancer survival, study finds

Exercise after chemo key for colon cancer survival, study finds

Experts chart path to bring microbiome science into routine clinical care

Experts chart path to bring microbiome science into routine clinical care

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to longer survival in colon cancer patients

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to longer survival in colon cancer patients

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