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.

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

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Microbial Dysbiosis and Colorectal Cancer

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Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Medicaid expansion may lead to earlier diagnosis, improved care for colon cancer patients

The Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion for low-income people appears to lead to earlier diagnosis of colon cancer, enhanced access to care, and improved surgical care for patients with this common cancer, researchers report in a new study.

23 Nov 2020

Study identifies hot spots for colorectal cancer mortality rates among young women

Women diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer have a greater risk of dying from the disease depending upon their county of residence, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology.

23 Nov 2020

Signaling pathway promotes cancer growth by blocking pro-growth signals from second major cancer pathway

Sometimes, too much of a good thing can turn out to be bad. This is certainly the case for the excessive cell growth found in cancer. But when cancers try to grow too fast, this excessive speed can cause a type of cellular ageing that actually results in arrested growth.

23 Nov 2020

Survey: Majority of patients favor eliminating processed meats in hospitals

A majority of hospitalized patients favor eliminating processed meats--including bacon, deli meat, and sausage--from hospital menus to reduce cancer risk, according to a new survey published in the Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy.

19 Nov 2020

New, non-invasive method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer

Researchers from the University of Alicante(UA) and Alicante General University Hospital's Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL) have developed a new non-invasive method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer (CRC) through the analysis of volatile organic compounds in stool samples.

19 Nov 2020

Cannabidiol oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

18 Nov 2020

Researchers identify new prognostic markers for colon cancer

The gut-associated lymphoid tissue represents an integral part of the immune system. Among the powerful players of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue are isolated lymphoid structures (ILSs).

11 Nov 2020

New model for predicting colon cancer risk in average risk individuals

Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have developed and tested one of the first U.S.-based models to predict personal risk for advanced precancerous polyps and colon cancer in average risk individuals.

10 Nov 2020

Researchers monitor effects of COVID-19 outbreak on care of cancer patients

Fewer breast and colorectal cancer diagnoses have been made in the Netherlands due to the COVID-19 crisis this spring. The decline in the number of diagnoses was more abundant in age groups invited to national population screening programmes, as compared to other age groups.

9 Nov 2020

Medicaid expansion associated with decreased cancer mortality rates

In states that have expanded Medicaid availability as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), mortality rates for three major forms of cancer are significantly lower than in states that have not expanded their Medicaid, a new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard University shows.

5 Nov 2020

Experts release new guidance for endoscopists on how to assess colorectal lesions

Early identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is critical to preventing the progression of colorectal cancer and improving survival rates.

4 Nov 2020

Improving sensitivity of liquid biopsy using 'loosely stacked' detection layers

By detecting DNA fragments in body fluids like urine, some types of cancer can already be traced in an early stage. But in order to capture them, detection sensitivity has to be improved.

4 Nov 2020

Machine learning increases the accuracy of anti-cancer drug response predictions

With the advent of pharmacogenomics, machine learning research is well underway to predict the patients' drug response that varies by individual from the algorithms derived from previously collected data on drug responses.

2 Nov 2020

Potential treatment might make tumors more responsive to immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients' immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment. Many patients respond well to these treatments, sometimes experiencing long-lasting remissions.

30 Oct 2020

New project to develop surgical technologies for COVID-19 receives €2.4 million funding

Irish medical tech firm Palliare leads EU H2020 research project with UCD using innovative optical technology for new safer surgery solution.

30 Oct 2020

Low muscle quality and quantity linked to poor outcomes in colon resection surgery

Low muscle quality and quantity are both predictive of poor outcomes in colon resection surgery, according to a new study published in JAMA Surgery.

27 Oct 2020

UVA research sheds light on how cancer remodels our chromosomes

Cancer remodels the architecture of our chromosomes so the disease can take hold and spread, researchers at the University of Virginia have revealed.

27 Oct 2020

New approach can prevent aggressive operation in certain rectal cancer patients

A nonsurgical treatment option for rectal cancer that preserves quality of life is safe for carefully selected patients, according to a new study comparing it with the standard operation.

27 Oct 2020

Study analyzes link between clonal hematopoiesis and treatment-related blood cancer risk

In recent years, improvements in cancer therapy have led to a significant increase in cancer survivorship. Experts estimate that by 2022, the United States will have 18 million cancer survivors, but a subset of those survivors will have long-term health problems to be addressed.

27 Oct 2020

Fecal immunochemical test accurately rules out bowel cancer in patients with suspicious symptoms

Findings from the largest international research study found that using FIT is almost 100% accurate at ruling out bowel cancer in patients with suspicious symptoms.

23 Oct 2020

Colorectal Cancer

Overview

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Feature Articles

Colorectal Cancer Management

Colorectal Cancer Prognosis

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms

Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis

Microbial Dysbiosis and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer and Organ Preservation

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Medicaid expansion may lead to earlier diagnosis, improved care for colon cancer patients

Study identifies hot spots for colorectal cancer mortality rates among young women

Signaling pathway promotes cancer growth by blocking pro-growth signals from second major cancer pathway

Survey: Majority of patients favor eliminating processed meats in hospitals

New, non-invasive method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal cancer

Cannabidiol oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Researchers identify new prognostic markers for colon cancer

New model for predicting colon cancer risk in average risk individuals

Researchers monitor effects of COVID-19 outbreak on care of cancer patients

Medicaid expansion associated with decreased cancer mortality rates

Experts release new guidance for endoscopists on how to assess colorectal lesions

Improving sensitivity of liquid biopsy using 'loosely stacked' detection layers

Machine learning increases the accuracy of anti-cancer drug response predictions

Potential treatment might make tumors more responsive to immunotherapy

New project to develop surgical technologies for COVID-19 receives €2.4 million funding

Low muscle quality and quantity linked to poor outcomes in colon resection surgery

UVA research sheds light on how cancer remodels our chromosomes

New approach can prevent aggressive operation in certain rectal cancer patients

Study analyzes link between clonal hematopoiesis and treatment-related blood cancer risk

Fecal immunochemical test accurately rules out bowel cancer in patients with suspicious symptoms

Could beta-blockers be a potential treatment for COVID-19?

The American Lung Association say to wear masks to stop the spread of COVID-19; Here’s why

The Prospects of Semaglutide for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Colorectal Cancer

Overview

Feature Articles

Colorectal Cancer Management

Colorectal Cancer Prognosis

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms

Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis

Microbial Dysbiosis and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer and Organ Preservation

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

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