Colorectal Cancer News and Research

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Acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in Aspirin can lower the risk of redeveloping colorectal cancer

Acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in Aspirin®, can lower the risk of redeveloping colorectal cancer: Stage III colon cancer patients, who have undergone surgery and chemotherapy, experience less recurrence and fatalities when using Aspirin®.

4 Jul 2005

Ethnic groups in the U.S. more at risk of colorectal cancer

A new study has found that people of Hispanic, black and other U.S. ethnic groups have a 10 to 60 percent greater risk of being diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer, and a 20 to 30 percent higher risk of dying from the disease compared to non-Hispanic whites.

30 Jun 2005

First comprehensive study of the relationship between racial subgroups and colorectal cancer outcome

A new study finds wide variations in colorectal cancer stage of diagnosis and mortality, with some ethnic groups having 10 to 60 percent higher risks of stage III or IV colorectal cancer compared to non-Hispanic whites, and 20 to 30 percent higher risk of death from the disease.

27 Jun 2005

Claudin-1 regulates cellular transformation and metastatic behavior in colon cancer

Disruption of proteins expressed at the junctures between cells (known as tight junctions) is a hallmark of cancer cell invasion and spread (metastasis).

16 Jun 2005

Chemotherapy options improve for patients with advanced colorectal cancer

For the first time, researchers have shown that a chemotherapy regimen of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) is as safe and effective as infusional 5-fluorouracil/folinic acid plus oxaliplatin (FUFOX) in the first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal carcinoma (MCRC).

6 Jun 2005

Genetically engineered virus has shown promise as a treatment for patients with colorectal cancer

A single injection of a genetically engineered virus has shown promise as a treatment for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, according to preliminary results reported at the 2nd ESMO Scientific & Educational Conference (ESEC) in Budapest, Hungary.

6 Jun 2005

Vitamin B6 decreases risk of colorectal cancer

According to a study published in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Gastroenterology, women with a high dietary intake of vitamin B6 over several years have a decreased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

5 Jun 2005

Having twins reduces the risk of many types of women's cancer

...and starting a family later in life increases risk of breast cancer and melanoma but reduces the risk of ovarian, cervix and uterine cancer according to an international study conducted by a team from The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR).

1 Jun 2005

Ibuprofen use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer

Ibuprofen use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, and long-term daily use of aspirin is associated with an increased risk of estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor (ER/PR)-negative breast cancer, according to a new study in the June 1 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

30 May 2005

Statin drugs prescribed for heart disease also reduce the risk of colon cancer

According to new research released this week people taking statin drugs to control the progression of heart disease may be getting the extra benefit of protection from colorectal cancer.

25 May 2005

Risks outweigh benefits of shark cartilage as anti-cancer treatment

As a treatment for advanced cancer, shark cartilage fails to benefit patients and its adverse effects lead to poor compliance.

23 May 2005

Cetuximab (Erbitux) can battle cancer and prolong life in many patients with advanced colorectal cancer

"Even in people who have gone through six or more previous courses of chemotherapy, cetuximab, may fight the growth of cancer, giving patients additional months of life," says study presenter Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., associate professor of medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

20 May 2005

Sigmoidoscopy comes up short for women in detection of polyps in the colon

A new multi-center study has reaffirmed the difference between the sexes – at least when it comes to colorectal cancer detection and prevention.

20 May 2005

Smoking may have a devastating effect on gastrointestinal health

Smoking may have a devastating effect on gastrointestinal health and increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic and liver cancer, according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week 2005 (DDW). Furthermore, data from the Nurses' Health Study shows that meat intake and smoking play a part in significantly increasing a woman's risk of colorectal cancer.

17 May 2005

Statin chemoprevention with minimal surveillance could prevent 96 percent of colon cancers

Ulcerative colitis affects about one out of every 2,000 Americans, and after living with the disease for 30 years, nearly 22 percent of those people will develop colon cancer.

16 May 2005

Accuracy of CT colonography is excellent in comparison with conventional colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening

The diagnostic accuracy of CT colonography is excellent in comparison with conventional colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, an analysis of previous studies shows.

16 May 2005

Genetic biomarker that may improve quality of life during treatment for colorectal cancer

A Mayo Clinic-led study has revealed a genetic biomarker that can predict which patients are most likely to experience unwanted side effects from one of the most commonly used and highly effective chemotherapy regimens designed to treat colorectal cancer.

16 May 2005

Bevacizumab plus chemo extends survival beyond one year for large group of advanced lung cancer patients

Patients with a particular type of advanced lung cancer may have a new option based on data presented at the 2005 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology showing that combining a drug that cuts off the cancer's blood supply with standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors and extend life.

15 May 2005

After surgery check colon tumors for signs of syndrome, study suggests

A new study suggests that, after surgery, all colon tumors should be tested to learn if the patient may have an inherited syndrome that carries an extremely high risk of cancer. It also suggests that this prescreening can be done using a relatively inexpensive microscopy test already used in hospital pathology laboratories.

5 May 2005

Scientists use tobacco plants to create antibodies against tumor cells

Scientists at Jefferson Medical College are using tobacco plants to produce monoclonal antibodies – tiny guided protein missiles – that can target and hunt down cancer cells. The plants promise to provide a cheaper, faster method of producing anticancer antibodies, raising hopes that the technology can one day be used in humans.

3 May 2005

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in Aspirin can lower the risk of redeveloping colorectal cancer

Ethnic groups in the U.S. more at risk of colorectal cancer

First comprehensive study of the relationship between racial subgroups and colorectal cancer outcome

Claudin-1 regulates cellular transformation and metastatic behavior in colon cancer

Chemotherapy options improve for patients with advanced colorectal cancer

Genetically engineered virus has shown promise as a treatment for patients with colorectal cancer

Vitamin B6 decreases risk of colorectal cancer

Having twins reduces the risk of many types of women's cancer

Ibuprofen use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer

Statin drugs prescribed for heart disease also reduce the risk of colon cancer

Risks outweigh benefits of shark cartilage as anti-cancer treatment

Cetuximab (Erbitux) can battle cancer and prolong life in many patients with advanced colorectal cancer

Sigmoidoscopy comes up short for women in detection of polyps in the colon

Smoking may have a devastating effect on gastrointestinal health

Statin chemoprevention with minimal surveillance could prevent 96 percent of colon cancers

Accuracy of CT colonography is excellent in comparison with conventional colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening

Genetic biomarker that may improve quality of life during treatment for colorectal cancer

Bevacizumab plus chemo extends survival beyond one year for large group of advanced lung cancer patients

After surgery check colon tumors for signs of syndrome, study suggests

Scientists use tobacco plants to create antibodies against tumor cells

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