Colorectal Cancer News and Research

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Study uses Promega LMR MSI Analysis System to detect microsatellite instability in multiple cancers

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have shown that a new panel of long mononucleotide repeats might offer advantages over traditional microsatellite instability detection methods in certain types of solid tumors.

7 Feb 2022

Using interdisciplinary approach to beat cancer

European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) World Cancer Day aims at raising awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

4 Feb 2022

Fritz Lipmann Institute receives 2.5 million euros to advance microbiome research

Fungi, bacteria, archaea and viruses - trillions of microorganisms colonize the skin, mucous membranes and organs of humans. Together, they constitute the microbiome.

3 Feb 2022

Weight loss by overweight and obese people associated with reduced risk of colorectal adenoma

A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their chances of later developing colorectal adenoma – a type of benign growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that could lead to colorectal cancer.

1 Feb 2022

Growth factor can powerfully counter the harmful effects of inflammatory bowel disease

A growth factor protein produced by rare immune cells in the intestine can protect against the effects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new discovery from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

31 Jan 2022

New risk score can identify younger adults most likely to develop colorectal cancer

A new risk score can identify men and women under age 50 most likely to develop a cancer of the colon or rectum, an international study shows.

27 Jan 2022

How artificial intelligence is poised to reshape medicine

In a recent review published in the journal of Nature Medicine, researchers discussed the results of a two-year weekly effort to track and communicate significant developments in medical (artificial intelligence) AI. They included prospective studies as well as developments in medical image analysis that have narrowed the gap between research and implementation.

24 Jan 2022

Researchers develop nanotherapeutic drug to prevent cancer from spreading to the liver

Physician researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed an innovative nanotherapeutic drug that prevents cancer from spreading to the liver in mice.

19 Jan 2022

Non-invasive, novel urinary miRNA biomarker panel for colorectal cancer diagnosis

Researchers set out to develop and validate urine biomarkers for diagnosing gastric cancer and colorectal cancer.

19 Jan 2022

New trial could transform the way of caring for people with neuroendocrine tumors

A revolutionary new way of caring for people with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) will be trialed in the coming months, with the Flinders University-led project aiming to improve patient quality of life and develop a cost-effective system that can be implemented across other rare cancers in the future.

13 Jan 2022

Researchers set the framework for improved colorectal cancer surveillance using precision medicine

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has revealed some of the mechanisms by which polyps develop into colorectal cancer, setting the framework for improved surveillance for the cancer utilizing precision medicine.

7 Jan 2022

The war on cancer at 50: The origin story begins with a socialite citizen-lobbyist

The roots of the National Cancer Act can be traced to a small home in Watertown, Wisconsin. In the early 1900s, a girl named Mary tagged along when her mother went to visit their laundress, Mrs. Belter, who had breast cancer.

6 Jan 2022

New treatment could be a better option for patients with colon cancer

Targeted radioembolization alongside chemotherapy improved progress-free survival for patients with colon cancer that had metastasized to the liver, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

17 Dec 2021

Scientists find better treatment options for patients with advanced colorectal cancer

City of Hope, a world-renowned cancer research and treatment organization, today announced study results of a Phase 2 clinical trial showing monotherapy with sotorasib resulted in anti-tumor activity and a favorable benefit-risk profile among heavily pretreated patients with advanced colorectal cancer. The research was published today in Lancet Oncology.

16 Dec 2021

Salk study could help find better treatment options for colorectal cancer patients

Patients with colorectal cancer were among the first to receive targeted therapies. These drugs aim to block the cancer-causing proteins that trigger out-of-control cell growth while sparing healthy tissues.

14 Dec 2021

Study assesses health care providers' preferences, practices related to colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second-most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Despite the availability of several effective screening tests, colorectal cancer screening rates remain below national goals.

14 Dec 2021

"Supermere" discovery may offer clues to earlier diagnoses and treatment of several diseases

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a "supermere," which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and even COVID-19.

14 Dec 2021

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Study uses Promega LMR MSI Analysis System to detect microsatellite instability in multiple cancers

Using interdisciplinary approach to beat cancer

Fritz Lipmann Institute receives 2.5 million euros to advance microbiome research

Weight loss by overweight and obese people associated with reduced risk of colorectal adenoma

Growth factor can powerfully counter the harmful effects of inflammatory bowel disease

New risk score can identify younger adults most likely to develop colorectal cancer

How artificial intelligence is poised to reshape medicine

Researchers develop nanotherapeutic drug to prevent cancer from spreading to the liver

Non-invasive, novel urinary miRNA biomarker panel for colorectal cancer diagnosis

New trial could transform the way of caring for people with neuroendocrine tumors

Researchers set the framework for improved colorectal cancer surveillance using precision medicine

The war on cancer at 50: The origin story begins with a socialite citizen-lobbyist

New treatment could be a better option for patients with colon cancer

Scientists find better treatment options for patients with advanced colorectal cancer

Salk study could help find better treatment options for colorectal cancer patients

Study assesses health care providers' preferences, practices related to colorectal cancer screening

"Supermere" discovery may offer clues to earlier diagnoses and treatment of several diseases

Research reveals lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among rural women

New approach to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

COVID-19 pandemic likely caused new cancer diagnoses to be delayed, study shows

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