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Compounds derived from common hop plant thwart cancer cells

The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells, and two important derivatives of the compound do as well, new research at Oregon State University shows.

3 Apr 2019

New analysis establishes global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer

Cancers have long been known to arise due to environmental exposures such as unhealthy diet or smoking. Lately, the microbes living in and on our body have entered the stage as key players: while stomach cancer can be caused by a single bacterial species, Helicobacter pylori, the role that gut microbes play in the development of colorectal cancer - the third most common cancer worldwide - is less clear.

2 Apr 2019

Gut microbiota can help predict occurrence of colorectal cancer

Gut microbiota - the population of microbes that live in our intestine - can be used to predict the occurrence of colorectal cancer, the second most common type of cancer in women and the third in men.

1 Apr 2019

Colorecal cancer commonly misdiagnosed in patients under 50

A recent survey has found that a significant number of patients who develop colorectal cancer (CRC) before the age of 50 are misdiagnosed several times.

1 Apr 2019

Even a small amount of red and processed meat can be harmful

New research suggests that even a diet that is low in red or processed meat can increase the risk of death compared to those following a vegetarian diet.

29 Mar 2019

Tumor biomarker EpCAM shown to be promising target for cancer immunotherapy

Researchers have shown that cancer immunotherapy targeting the tumor biomarker epithelial cell adhesion molecule is safe and nontoxic in mice and can significantly delay tumor formation and growth.

28 Mar 2019

Financial incentives fail to increase completion rates of colorectal cancer screening tests mailed to patients

Financial incentives didn't increase completion rates of colorectal cancer screening tests mailed to patients.

25 Mar 2019

New nanotechnology approach shows promise in treating triple negative breast cancer

Unlike the three most common forms of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer has no currently approved targeted therapies for treatment. That was one of the reasons it was chosen as a disease area of focus for the Indiana University Precision Health Grand Challenge initiative, aimed to research and develop better treatments, cures or preventions, as quickly as possible.

22 Mar 2019

High-fructose corn syrup fuels growth of colon tumors in mice

Consuming the equivalent of one can of soda per day caused mice predisposed to colon cancer to develop larger tumors, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

22 Mar 2019

Scientists identify generation of key immune response in mice on introducing solid food

Microbes colonize all body surfaces and help to balance the immune system. In newborn infants, gut microbiota is first conditioned by breast milk components.

20 Mar 2019

New analysis reveals precision oncology insights for colorectal cancer

Next-generation sequencing of tumor DNA from patients with colorectal cancer revealed genetic alterations that were linked to different survival and treatment outcomes in an analysis led by a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher.

20 Mar 2019

GARP protein can be a potential target for immunotherapy against colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Despite significant advances in therapies for this particular cancer, the five-year survival rate is 12 percent, according to the American Cancer Society.

19 Mar 2019

TGen and ABL sign agreement to distribute new TB test technology

n an important step toward eradicating tuberculosis, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, has signed a licensing agreement with an international biomedical firm, Advanced Biological Laboratories, to market and distribute TGen's patented Next Generation Sequencing-based TB test technology.

19 Mar 2019

PNAS publishes results of pilot study for early detection of liver cancer

Today, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published the results of a pilot study for early detection of liver cancer in a cohort of HBV carriers, who are at risk for developing this disease.

13 Mar 2019

Colorectal cancer diagnosed at early age is distinct from that in older patients

New research indicates that colorectal cancer diagnosed at an early age has clinical and genetic features that are different from those seen in traditional colorectal cancer diagnosed later in life. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study also revealed certain unique features in especially young patients and those with predisposing conditions.

12 Mar 2019

Colorectal cancer routine screenings and early detection can save lives

Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer is not on anyone's list of favorite activities. However, with colorectal cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, undergoing the outpatient procedure as per the Centers for Disease Control's guidelines may be one of the smartest things you can do for your overall health.

11 Mar 2019

Colon cancer could be made more aggressive by common oral bacteria

Scientists have identified a common oral bacterium that accelerates colon cancer growth. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments.

5 Mar 2019

WVU researchers evaluate first-of-its-kind blood test for detecting colorectal cancer

Researchers at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute are evaluating a first-of-its-kind blood test for detecting colorectal cancer. Their findings may help propel the test toward inclusion in the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendations for colorectal cancer screening.

5 Mar 2019

Researchers find how common oral bacteria accelerates growth of colon cancer

Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined how F. nucleatum -- a common oral bacteria often implicated in tooth decay -- accelerates the growth of colon cancer. The study was published online in the journal EMBO Reports.

4 Mar 2019

Machine learning model can achieve pathologist-level classification of lung cancer slides

Machine learning has improved dramatically in recent years and shown great promise in the field of medical image analysis.

4 Mar 2019

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Compounds derived from common hop plant thwart cancer cells

New analysis establishes global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer

Gut microbiota can help predict occurrence of colorectal cancer

Colorecal cancer commonly misdiagnosed in patients under 50

Even a small amount of red and processed meat can be harmful

Tumor biomarker EpCAM shown to be promising target for cancer immunotherapy

Financial incentives fail to increase completion rates of colorectal cancer screening tests mailed to patients

New nanotechnology approach shows promise in treating triple negative breast cancer

High-fructose corn syrup fuels growth of colon tumors in mice

Scientists identify generation of key immune response in mice on introducing solid food

New analysis reveals precision oncology insights for colorectal cancer

GARP protein can be a potential target for immunotherapy against colorectal cancer

TGen and ABL sign agreement to distribute new TB test technology

PNAS publishes results of pilot study for early detection of liver cancer

Colorectal cancer diagnosed at early age is distinct from that in older patients

Colorectal cancer routine screenings and early detection can save lives

Colon cancer could be made more aggressive by common oral bacteria

WVU researchers evaluate first-of-its-kind blood test for detecting colorectal cancer

Researchers find how common oral bacteria accelerates growth of colon cancer

Machine learning model can achieve pathologist-level classification of lung cancer slides

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