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Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids can prevent colorectal cancer

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish and seafood, may have a role in colorectal cancer prevention, according to results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held Dec. 6-9, 2009, in Houston.

8 Dec 2009

U.S. cancer rates continue to decline in racial and ethnic populations

Good news in the fight against cancer! A new report from leading health and cancer organizations shows national cancer rates continue to decline.

8 Dec 2009

Selenium-based antioxidant compound reduces risk of colorectal cancer

Supplementation with a selenium-based antioxidant compound decreased the risk of developing new polyps of the large bowel — called colorectal metachronous adenomas — in people who previously had colorectal polyps removed.

8 Dec 2009

Interim data from Celator Pharmaceuticals' CPX-351 trial presented at the ASH meeting

Celator Pharmaceuticals today announced that interim safety and efficacy data from its Phase 2 multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial of CPX-351 (Cytarabine:Daunorubicin) Liposome Injection versus conventional cytarabine and daunorubicin therapy ("7+3") in patients 60-75 years of age with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) were presented at the 51st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana (ASH Abstract # 1033).

7 Dec 2009

Study: Affluent people more likely to undergo bowel cancer screening than deprived counterparts

Affluent people are 50 per cent more likely to take part in bowel cancer screening than their deprived counterparts, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer (BJC).

3 Dec 2009

CT imaging after chemotherapy with bevacizumab may help predict overall survival

Preliminary research suggests that criteria based on computed tomography (CT) imaging of changes in tumors from colorectal liver metastases after chemotherapy with the drug bevacizumab may have the potential to predict overall survival, according to a study in the December 2 issue of JAMA.

3 Dec 2009

New study links cigarette smoking with colorectal cancer

New study results strengthen the evidence that people who smoke cigarettes over a long period of time have an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer, even after adjusting for other risk factors.

3 Dec 2009

CT imaging combined with Avastin may predict overall survival in metastatic colorectal cancer

Using routine computed tomography (CT) imaging to analyze form and structural changes to colorectal liver metastasis after bevacizumab and chemotherapy may predict overall survival, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

2 Dec 2009

Surgeons remove rectal mass using innovative surgical approach

Performing surgical operations without leaving scars has ceased to be a chimera and has become a reality. This is demonstrated by the recent surgical advances made using NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopy Surgery), an innovative surgical approach that allows surgical access using the body's natural orifices.

2 Dec 2009

New figures show steady decline in European cancer deaths, but variations exist between gender and countries

New figures show there was a steady decline in cancer deaths in the European Union between 1990-1994 and 2000-2004.

1 Dec 2009

Sentinelle Medical's Aegis Navigation MRI and ultrasound imaging system showcased at RSNA 2009

Sentinelle Medical Inc., a leading manufacturer of MRI coils and advanced visualization software is demonstrating a number of innovative new works-in-progress, including MRI and ultrasound co-registration offering at RSNA 2009.

30 Nov 2009

CCAC congratulates the Ontario government for expanding access to Avastin

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) applauds the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's decision today to provide expanded access of Avastin (bevacizumab) to patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

30 Nov 2009

Study on deaths from cancer in Europe shows steady decline in mortality

New figures on deaths from cancer in Europe show a steady decline in mortality between the periods 1990-1994 and 2000-2004. Deaths from all cancers in the European Union (EU) between these two periods fell by nine percent in men and eight percent in women, with a large drop among the middle-aged population.

29 Nov 2009

Healthy dietary habits are important for GCA prevention

The gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA) is a very rare disease. In recent decades, however, the incidence of the GCA has increased dramatically in many Western countries. An increasing trend in GCA is also observed in municipal regions but not in rural regions of China. Another striking feature is the strong male predominance among patients with GCA. Some of the reasons above are still unclear and require further epidemiological investigations.

26 Nov 2009

Erbitux drug can reverse rare stomach disorder, report researchers

A drug used to treat colorectal cancer also can reverse a rare stomach disorder and should be considered first-line therapy for the disease, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center report this week.

25 Nov 2009

HPA-specific shRNA holds potential as a novel therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer

Previous studies have indicated that the heparanase (HPA) is correlated with histopathological parameters and poor prognosis of gastric cancers. Although their efficiencies in inhibiting the expression of HPA, the traditional HPA inhibitors may produce nonspecific and undesirable effects. In recent years, genetic approaches targeting HPA have been regarded as a promising alternative.

25 Nov 2009

New Brunswick's colorectal cancer screening program lauded by CCAC

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) applauds the decision of the New Brunswick's Minister of Health Mary Schryer to implement a province wide colorectal cancer screening program and to provide funding for Avastin (bevacizumab) for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

25 Nov 2009

Kingston University receives £99,000 for cancer research

Scientists have begun a three-year study to analyse why cancer patients become resistant to treatments designed to fight the disease. A research team from Kingston University has been awarded £99,000 to investigate why some tumours are sensitive and respond to treatments and why other tumours do not.

23 Nov 2009

Given Imaging introduces new PillCam system at GASTRO 2009 Conference

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in capsule endoscopy, today announced the launch of its second-generation PillCam® COLON capsule at the Gastro 2009 Conference taking place in London. Like Given Imaging's other capsule endoscopes, PillCam® SB and PillCam® ESO, PillCam COLON could be a more patient-friendly tool for imaging the gastrointestinal tract.

23 Nov 2009

New studies suggest elevated risk of gastrointestinal cancers in diabetic patients

There are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes with gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. Recent small studies have suggested an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer only in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).

20 Nov 2009

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids can prevent colorectal cancer

U.S. cancer rates continue to decline in racial and ethnic populations

Selenium-based antioxidant compound reduces risk of colorectal cancer

Interim data from Celator Pharmaceuticals' CPX-351 trial presented at the ASH meeting

Study: Affluent people more likely to undergo bowel cancer screening than deprived counterparts

CT imaging after chemotherapy with bevacizumab may help predict overall survival

New study links cigarette smoking with colorectal cancer

CT imaging combined with Avastin may predict overall survival in metastatic colorectal cancer

Surgeons remove rectal mass using innovative surgical approach

New figures show steady decline in European cancer deaths, but variations exist between gender and countries

Sentinelle Medical's Aegis Navigation MRI and ultrasound imaging system showcased at RSNA 2009

CCAC congratulates the Ontario government for expanding access to Avastin

Study on deaths from cancer in Europe shows steady decline in mortality

Healthy dietary habits are important for GCA prevention

Erbitux drug can reverse rare stomach disorder, report researchers

HPA-specific shRNA holds potential as a novel therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer

New Brunswick's colorectal cancer screening program lauded by CCAC

Kingston University receives £99,000 for cancer research

Given Imaging introduces new PillCam system at GASTRO 2009 Conference

New studies suggest elevated risk of gastrointestinal cancers in diabetic patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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