Colorectal Cancer News and Research

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Colon cancer patients with healthy lifestyle have longer disease-free survival, study finds

A study of 992 patients with stage III colon cancer found that those who reported a healthy lifestyle during and following adjuvant (post-surgery) treatment had a 42% lower chance of death and a trend for lower chance of cancer recurrence than those who had less healthy lifestyles.

18 May 2017

Nut consumption reduces chance of colon cancer recurrence and death, study shows

An observational study of 826 patients with stage III colon cancer showed that those who consumed two ounces or more of nuts per week had a 42% lower chance of cancer recurrence and 57% lower chance of death than those who did not eat nuts.

18 May 2017

Regular exercise and good diet could reduce risk of disease recurrence, death in colon cancer patients

Colon cancer patients who have a healthy body weight, exercise regularly and eat a diet high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence or death, according to a research team led by UC San Francisco investigators.

18 May 2017

Researchers identify new strategy that doubles screening rates for colorectal cancer

University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified a strategy that doubled screening rates for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, among patient groups who historically have had lower rates.

16 May 2017

Research illuminates how primary colorectal tumors contribute to premetastatic 'niche' formation

Primary colorectal tumors secrete VEGF-A, inducing CXCL1 and CXCR2-positive myeloid-derived suppressor cell (MDSC) recruitment at distant sites and establishing niches for future metastases, report Medical University of South Carolina investigators in an article published online ahead of print on April 28, 2017 by Cancer Research.

10 May 2017

Cancer screening for transplant patients do not meet existing guidelines, new study finds

People who have received organ transplants are at higher risk of developing and dying of cancer than the general population. Yet their rates of cancer screening do not meet existing guidelines, a new study has found.

9 May 2017

Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

A Cleveland Clinic colon cancer risk assessment survey found that respondents who exercised more followed a healthy diet and did not smoke were less likely to have a personal history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps.

8 May 2017

Scientists identify RIOK1 enzyme as new target for cancer therapy

Dr. Florian Weinberg, from Prof. Dr. Tilman Brummer's research group at the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research of the University of Freiburg, joined forces with scientists from the Departments of Clinical Pathology and Medicine I of the University Medical Centre Freiburg and the Kinghorn Cancer Centre/Garvan Insitute in Australia in an international team that has identified a new target for cancer therapy.

5 May 2017

Advanced endoscope to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of early colon cancer

Minimally invasive endoscope using breakthrough photonics technology to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of bowel polyps and early colon cancer.

5 May 2017

Study finds worse survival rates for heart failure despite advances in treatment

A new analysis finds that, despite advances in care, men and women with a diagnosis of heart failure continue to have worse survival rates than patients with certain common cancers.

4 May 2017

New research uncovers role of mysterious molecule in skin cancer

New research from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) at Lake Nona uncovers the modus operandi of a mysterious molecule called SPRIGHTLY that has been previously implicated in colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma.

3 May 2017

TACC's supercomputers assist in discovery of new, better chemotherapy drugs

Surgery and radiation remove, kill, or damage cancer cells in a certain area. But chemotherapy -- which uses medicines or drugs to treat cancer -- can work throughout the whole body, killing cancer cells that have spread far from the original tumor.

2 May 2017

Stivarga receives expanded FDA approval for treatment of liver cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Stivarga (regorafinib) to include treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or liver cancer) who have been previously treated with the drug sorafenib.

28 Apr 2017

Researchers develop highly sensitive method to detect early stages of colorectal cancer

A highly sensitive method that can detect even the earlier stages of colorectal cancer has been developed by researchers in Japan. Shimadzu Corporation, the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, and the National Cancer Center in Japan have collaborated to develop a new screening method that comprehensively analyzes the metabolites in our blood.

26 Apr 2017

Study reveals promising results for primary liver cancer patients treated with SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres

Patients with advanced or inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) who usually received one or two treatments with liver-directed SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres in the 459-patient French SARAH study had similar survival compared to patients who received standard twice-daily systemic treatment with sorafenib, but with less than half the number and significantly fewer severe treatment-related adverse effects and significantly better Quality of Life, according to data presented here at The International Liver Congress™ 2017.

26 Apr 2017

Study shows how gut microbiota may play role in effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs

The bacteria residing in your digestive tract, or your gut microbiota, may play an important role in your ability to respond to chemotherapy drugs in the clinic, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

25 Apr 2017

UTSW researchers develop new nanoparticle vaccine immunotherapy that targets multiple tumor types

Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a first-of-its-kind nanoparticle vaccine immunotherapy that targets several different cancer types.

24 Apr 2017

Are your bowel symptoms serious?

Very common – most of us will experience bowel symptoms from time to time, but usually the symptoms last only a few days. You should see your GP if they persist for more than three weeks (sooner if they are severe) or if your symptoms keep coming back.

24 Apr 2017

RCSI researchers discover that function of KCNQ1 gene is linked to survival of colon cancer patients

Researchers from RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) and the University of Nice, France, have discovered the function of a gene called KCNQ1 that is directly related to the survival of colon cancer patients.

21 Apr 2017

Study paves way to develop noninvasive diagnostic test for colorectal cancer

The type of bacteria in your gut may help diagnose colorectal cancer. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions have identified specific types of bacteria that seem to be abundant in individuals with colorectal cancer.

19 Apr 2017

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Colon cancer patients with healthy lifestyle have longer disease-free survival, study finds

Nut consumption reduces chance of colon cancer recurrence and death, study shows

Regular exercise and good diet could reduce risk of disease recurrence, death in colon cancer patients

Researchers identify new strategy that doubles screening rates for colorectal cancer

Research illuminates how primary colorectal tumors contribute to premetastatic 'niche' formation

Cancer screening for transplant patients do not meet existing guidelines, new study finds

Individuals who follow healthy lifestyle less likely to have colorectal cancer risk, survey finds

Scientists identify RIOK1 enzyme as new target for cancer therapy

Advanced endoscope to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of early colon cancer

Study finds worse survival rates for heart failure despite advances in treatment

New research uncovers role of mysterious molecule in skin cancer

TACC's supercomputers assist in discovery of new, better chemotherapy drugs

Stivarga receives expanded FDA approval for treatment of liver cancer

Researchers develop highly sensitive method to detect early stages of colorectal cancer

Study reveals promising results for primary liver cancer patients treated with SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres

Study shows how gut microbiota may play role in effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs

UTSW researchers develop new nanoparticle vaccine immunotherapy that targets multiple tumor types

Are your bowel symptoms serious?

RCSI researchers discover that function of KCNQ1 gene is linked to survival of colon cancer patients

Study paves way to develop noninvasive diagnostic test for colorectal cancer

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