CANCER SURVIVAL RATES TRANSFORMED BY NHS Jul 3, 2008
Survival for breast cancer rose from 37 to 77 per cent between 1946 and 1998, while for colon cancer it rose from 18 per cent to 47 per cent. Rectal cancer survival rose from 22 to 50 per cent. And cervical cancer survival increased from 35 to 61 per cent.. Overall, the number of cancer cases is far higher than when Nye Bevan created the NHS in 1948, with one in three now developing cancer at some point in their lives. (Mirror.co.uk)
Known Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's In Whites Also Places Blacks At Risk Jun 24, 2008
(May 13, 2008) Black patients and white patients are seeing rectal cancer specialists at similar rates, but blacks are still less likely to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, according to a new. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Smoking causes more deaths than previously thought Jun 24, 2008
The new study, which was based on data from 17,363 male civil servants based in London, showed that a 43 per cent increase in the chances of dying from cancer of the colon if the person smokes, a 40 per cent higher likelihood of dying from rectal cancer, an increase of 23 per cent in the chances of losing one's life to prostate cancer and a 53 per cent rise in mortality from lymphatic leukaemia among smokers. "Cigarette smoking appears to be a risk factor for several malignancies of previously... (Sify)
Smoking's hidden death toll revealed Jun 22, 2008
A 40% higher likelihood of dying from rectal cancer. An increase of 23% in the chances of losing one's life to prostate cancer. (Scotsman)
Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival Jun 19, 2008
During the follow-up period, 123 patients died, 96 of them from colon or rectal cancer, the researchers report. The team found that patients with the highest levels of vitamin D were 48 percent less likely to die from colon cancer or any other cause, compared with those with the lowest levels. (Health-Finder)
Relay for Life event inspires hope in fight against cancer Jun 11, 2008
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death in Illinois, followed by colon and rectal cancer. Blodgett explains the goal of this year s Relay For Life of Fulton County is to raise more than 48,000 for cancer research, community educational programs and advocacy initiatives, and support services for area patients and their families. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
MRI useful and reliable in surgical planning of patients with rectal cancer Jun 7, 2008
3T MRI can accurately stage, and help surgeons plan sphincter-sparing surgery in patients with rectal cancer, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University in Shandong, China ... "Most rectal MRI studies have used field strength of 1.5 Tesla or less. Only two recent studies focus on 3T MRI for diagnosing and staging rectal cancer. "No standard protocol is available for 3T MRI of the rectum, which may cause inconsistent diagnostic accuracy among... (EurekAlert!)
Rectal surgeons using 'wrong op' Jun 5, 2008
Claims that many rectal cancer patients receive an "inappropriate" operation have been rejected by surgeons ... Every year in the UK, approximately 13,000 people are diagnosed with rectal cancer, and 5,000 die from the disease ... The research compares the rates of two types of operation used in rectal cancer, the abdominoperineal excision (APE), and anterior resection (AR). (BBC News -- Health)
Those with a family history of colon cancer have better prognosis Jun 5, 2008
An estimated 153,000 cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States alone in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society, and about 50,000 people will die of the disease ... Someone who has a parent or a sibling with colorectal cancer faces about a 1-in-10 chance of developing colon cancer, compared with 1 in 20 for those with no family history ... For example, it is known that hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, a colon cancer that develops as a result of a... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Wide variations in appropriateness of rectal cancer surgery across England Jun 5, 2008
A substantial proportion of rectal cancer patients are receiving inappropriate surgical care, because of wide variations in practice across England, reveals research published ahead of print in the journal Gut ... During this period, 58 290 patients were diagnosed with rectal cancer in England, of whom 31 223 underwent major abdominal surgery in 153 hospitals to treat their disease ... Around 13 000 people are diagnosed with rectal cancer every year in the UK, and the disease has an annual death... (EurekAlert!)
Nurses' Notes - Early detection of ovarian cancer remains problematic Jun 4, 2008
Women have an increased risk if they have had breast, intestinal or rectal cancer. Women with two immediate family members who have had ovarian cancer (mother and sister or two sisters) have nearly a 50 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer. (Missoulian, MT)
New Cancer Stem Cell Driving Metastatic Tumors Identified May 29, 2008
6, 2007) Researchers have identified the cancer stem cells that propagate tumors in colon and rectal cancer, a discovery that could lead to improved treatment of this deadly. . (Science Daily)
Reduce cancer risk on the grill May 24, 2008
A steady diet of charbroiled meats can lead to increased risk for stomach, colon, and rectal cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. As a rule, it's best to use lower heat for cooking, like baking, poaching, stewing, roasting and microwaving, said DeKalb Medical registered dietitian Alice Schuler. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients May 22, 2008
The American Cancer Society expects more than 108,000 cases of colon cancer diagnoses this year, plus another 40,000 cases of rectal cancer. Almost 50,000 people in the United States will die of colorectal cancer this year, the society estimates. (MEDLINEplus)
Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers May 21, 2008
"We saw an increased risk for lung, bladder and rectal cancer among patients treated with external beam radiation for prostate cancer," lead researcher Dr. Naeem Bhojani, from the University of Montreal's Department of Urology, said during a Monday teleconference at the American Urological Association annual meeting, in Orlando, Fla ... The researchers then looked at the later development of bladder, lung and rectal cancer, to see which treatment was more likely to increase the risk of these... (MEDLINEplus)
Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries May 17, 2008
"For a long time, many surgeons have been afraid that laparoscopy might impair survival in colorectal cancer patients and cause metastases in the skin openings that are used to insert the instruments, but this has proven not to be the case," lead reviewer Dr. Esther Kuhry, a general surgery resident at Namsos Hospital in Norway, said in prepared statement ... They also found no differences in rates of hernias and adhesions (bands of scar tissue that form between organs and tissue), two common... (Health-Finder)
Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation May 15, 2008
TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Even though black and white rectal cancer patients have similar referral rates to oncologists, blacks are less likely to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, new research shows ... The study found that 75 percent of whites and 73 percent of blacks saw an oncologist after being diagnosed with rectal cancer, but only 54 percent of blacks received chemotherapy, compared with 70 percent of whites ... "Although there wasn't a discrepancy between... (MEDLINEplus)
Reds' Griffey plays with a heavy heart May 6, 2008
after a long battle with rectal cancer. But when he saw his name missing from Baker's lineup card and Corey Patterson batting second, Griffey made a bee-line to the manager's office. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Sexual liberation: The answer to all our tax needs May 2, 2008
Kramerica wrote on Apr 28, 2008 10:43 AM:" KC:One often-repeated adage says, Everyone is entitled to his own opinion but not his own facts. Homosexual activists argue as if they are entitled to their own facts when they assert that there is no appreciable difference between heterosexual relationships and homosexual relationships. Homosexual marriage advocate Andrew Sullivan, for example, writes, [Gay marriage] says for the first time that gay relationships are not better or worse than... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Extra Drug Improves Rectal Cancer Treatment Apr 17, 2008
TUESDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- Adding the cancer drug Avastin to radiation and chemotherapy improves results for patients with rectal cancer ... In the first study, researchers found that adding Avastin to chemotherapy and radiation improved three-year, disease-free survival by 91 percent among patients with rectal cancer ... According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, there are more than 40,000 new cases of rectal cancer diagnosed each year in the United States. (MEDLINEplus)
IDF: WHO report 'completely wrong' Apr 2, 2008
One such case was of 34-year-old Mona Nofal who died of rectal cancer at Shifa Hospital in Gaza in November. The report claimed that Israel delayed granting her permits. (Jerusalem Post)
Race-specific cancer mutation found Mar 31, 2008
Colorectal cancer is among the more easily treated cancers, if caught early ... Geneticists searching for genetic variants that raise the risk of colorectal cancer have found the first one to have an effect specific for a particular ethnic group ... The discovery raises the possibility of race-specific tests to assess the risk of developing colorectal cancer, which is among the more easily treated cancers if the susceptibility is spotted early. (Nature News Service)
Everything you ever wanted to know about poo Mar 31, 2008
Thin stools -- The Snake -- are probably just a sign that you're straining too hard and causing your sphincter to contract, but when seen progressively over a longer period of time they might indicate a colonic blockage due to rectal cancer. Variations in stool color are expected, but persistent changes can be an indication of a health problem: green stools can indicate a gastrointestinal infection, while white or grey stools may be the result of a bile duct blockage or liver disease. (Reuters)
Letters to the editor (3/20/08) Mar 21, 2008
Colonoscopy an easy way to keep colon, rectal cancer in check ... March is colorectal cancer screening and awareness month ... Alaskans can expect 250 new cases of colon and rectal cancer and 70 deaths from those diseases this year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vanessa Williams and Carmen Marc Valvo Make It Fashionable to Talk About Colon Cancer In New Public Service Announcement Mar 15, 2008
The EIF's NCCRA/sanofi-aventis PSA Campaign Released for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ... The PSAs also note that with advances in treatment, more people are surviving colorectal cancer than ever before and highlight the potential benefit of working with a multidisciplinary team of specialists for those who are diagnosed with the disease ... Ms. Williams and Mr. Valvo participate in the initiative as volunteer ambassadors for the Entertainment Industry Foundation's National... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Your Health: Vitamin D supplementation linked to better health and longer life Mar 7, 2008
Adequate intakes of vitamin D have long been associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer. A study conducted by Harvard researchers revealed that men with low blood levels of the vitamin were significantly more likely to develop colon or rectal cancer than those men with higher levels. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Procedure can prevent cancer Mar 5, 2008
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and is expected to cause more than 50,000 deaths in 2008. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 112,340 new cases of colon cancer (55,290 men and 57,050 women) and 41,420 new cases of rectal cancer (23,840 men and 17,580 women) were diagnosed in 2007 ... But colorectal cancer is unique. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Health Matters: Make colo-rectal screening a priority Feb 19, 2008
In fact, early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer yields a five-year survival rate of over 90 percent. Since colorectal cancer develops over a period of time, it is possible to detect the disease long before symptoms appear ... According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 112,340 cases of colon and 41,420 cases of rectal cancer are expected to occur in 2007. (Needham Tab, MA)
Obesity Increases Cancer Risk, Analysis Of Hundreds Of Studies Shows Feb 19, 2008
They also noted weaker, but significant, positive associations between increased BMI and rectal cancer and malignant melanoma in men; postmenopausal breast, pancreatic, thyroid, and colon cancers in women; and leukaemia, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in both sexes. They found associations were stronger in men than in women for colon cancer - 24% in men compared with 9% in women. (Science Daily)
An Increased Body Mass Index Linked To Several Cancers Feb 19, 2008
In men, weaker but significant increases in risk were associated with rectal cancer and malignant melanoma. In women, weaker but significant increases in risk were associated with postmenopausal breast, pancreatic, thyroid, and colon cancers. (Medical News Today)
Obesity Raises Cancer Risk Feb 19, 2008
In men, there were weaker associations between increased BMI and rectal cancer and melanoma. In women, there were weaker associations between increased BMI and postmenopausal breast, pancreatic, thyroid and colon cancers. (MEDLINEplus)
Extra Bodyweight Increases Risk of Dozens of Cancers, Lancet Study Shows Feb 16, 2008
Excessive weight was also linked to increases in rectal cancer and malignant melanoma in men and postmenopausal breast, pancreatic, thyroid and colon cancers in women. The risk for blood cancers and lymphoma were also increased for both sexes. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
The Quality Initiative in Rectal Cancer (QIRC) trial; study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial in surgery Feb 16, 2008
Two unfortunate outcomes for patients treated surgically for rectal cancer are placement of a permanent colostomy and local tumor recurrence. Total mesorectal excision is a new technique for rectal cancer surgery that can lead to improved patient outcomes ... We describe a cluster randomized controlled trial that is testing if the above patient outcomes can be improved through a knowledge translation strategy called the Quality Initiative in Rectal Cancer (QIRC) strategy. (BioMed Central)
Over 30 New Studies of Oral Xeloda(R) Featured at the 2008 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Jan 25, 2008
- U.S. Data Highlights Oral Xeloda versus Standard Infusional Chemotherapy in Gastroesophageal and Colorectal Cancers - NUTLEY, N.J., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche announced today that a total of 33 abstracts involving its oral chemotherapy Xeloda(R) have been accepted for presentation at the 2008 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in Orlando, Fla ... A second pair of U.S. abstracts evaluates the usage patterns and cost of Xeloda-based regimens against those of 5-FU-based regimens in colon and... (PR Newswire)
Regular, Long-term Aspirin Use Reduces Risk Of Colorectal Cancer, Study Suggests Jan 24, 2008
24, 2008) The use of regular, long-term aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the risk associated with colorectal cancer, according to a study published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. However, the use of aspirin for chemoprevention of colorectal cancer may require using the drug at doses that are higher than recommended over a long period of time, which may cause serious side effects... (Science Daily)
Registered Nurses Have Lower Overall Mortality Risk Jan 8, 2008
The subgroup of nurses who had been on the job for at least 15 years had a significantly increased risk of malignant melanoma and rectal cancer. Those who had been in the profession for 25 years or longer had an increased risk of breast and lung cancer compared with those who had been working in nursing for less than 5 years. (MEDLINEplus)
Racial disparities persist in U.S. cancer treatment Jan 7, 2008
The disparities were widest in lung, colon and rectal cancer in the study period of 1992 to 2002 ... Blacks with rectal cancer were 27 percent less likely to get additional chemotherapy to get rid of any remaining cancer cells after surgical removal of a tumor. (Scientific American)
Aging with AIDS Jan 7, 2008
Holloway, who lives in a housing complex designed for the frail elderly, suffers from complex health problems usually associated with advanced age: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, kidney failure, a bleeding ulcer, severe depression, rectal cancer and the lingering effects of a broken hip. Those illnesses, more severe than those of his 84-year-old father, are not what Holloway expected when lifesaving antiretroviral drugs became the standard of care in the mid-1990s. (International Herald Tribune)
Few Symptoms After Successful Colon Cancer Therapy Dec 14, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Few colorectal cancer survivors report symptoms 4 years after their diagnosis and their quality of life is generally comparable to that of the general population's, according to findings published in the medical journal Cancer ... The researchers describe the symptoms reported by 474 patients who survived for at least 4 years after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer ... Overall, 69 percent had colon cancer (37 percent with stage II and 32 percent with stage III) and 31... (MEDLINEplus)
Meat lovers increase their cancer risk Dec 12, 2007
The people in the top 20 per cent of processed meat eaters had a 20 per cent higher risk of colorectal cancer - mostly rectal cancer - and a 16 per cent higher risk for lung cancer. The findings, published in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine, were described by The Cancer Council of Australia yesterday as significant and credible. (The Australian)
Meat can raise lung cancer risk, too Dec 12, 2007
WASHINGTON - People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer, U.S. researchers reported ... The people in the top 20 percent of eating processed meat had a 20 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer mostly rectal cancer and a 16 percent higher risk for lung cancer. (MSNBC -- Health)
Meat raises lung cancer risk, too, study finds Dec 11, 2007
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Monday ... The people in the top 20 percent of eating processed meat had a 20 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer -- mostly rectal cancer -- and a 16 percent higher risk for lung cancer. (Scientific American)
Face to face with mortality: Local resident gives first-person account of colon cancer battle Dec 5, 2007
Kelli Taylor was 37 when she found out she had colorectal cancer ... Kelli had a more difficult time than Keith and me because she had rectal cancer. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Colon Cancer Survival Varies By Race and Ethnicity Dec 1, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Survival rates for people with colorectal cancer are different in various racial and ethnic groups, with blacks faring worse than other groups, according to a report by US researchers. Decreased colorectal cancer survival in blacks compared with whites is well documented, the authors explain, but few studies have investigated colorectal cancer survival in other racial or ethnic groups ... Blacks and Japanese were less likely than Hispanics and Chinese to receive... (MEDLINEplus)
Lawsuit filed after alleged rape at hospital Nov 29, 2007
It also said she was undergoing chemotherapy for rectal cancer. The suit claims that on Aug. 10, she told a hospital employee of the alleged rape, but that the employee, instead of telling the proper authorities, told the perpetrator. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Cigarette Smoking Linked with Rectal Cancer Risk Nov 24, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who smoke appear to have nearly twice the risk of developing rectal cancer compared with women who never smoked cigarettes, which supports the accumulating evidence of this relationship, researchers report. The risk of rectal cancer among women increased along with the number of cigarettes they smoked per day, longer smoking duration, and older age at smoking cessation, findings that also support evidence from earlier studies, Dr. Electra D. Paskett, and... (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking is Associated with Rectal Cancer Nov 15, 2007
The evidence linking cigarette smoking and colorectal cancer risk has been inconsistent ... D., of Ohio State University in Columbus and colleagues investigated the association between smoking history and colorectal cancer among nearly 147,000 participants in the Women's Health Initiative ... After an average follow-up of about 8 years, 1,242 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. (Science Daily)
Mayo Clinic study points to a possible biomarker for colon cancer in people 50 and under Oct 28, 2007
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix ... This group also is more likely to develop rectal cancer as compared to older patients. (EurekAlert!)
Longitudinal, population-based study of racial/ethnic differences in colorectal cancer survival: Impact of neighborhood socioeconomic status, treatment and comorbidity Oct 17, 2007
Colorectal cancer, if detected early, has greater than 90% 5-year survival ... This study evaluated the joint effects of sociodemographic factors, tumor characteristics, census-based socioeconomic status (SES), treatment, and comorbidities on survival after colorectal cancer among and within racial/ethnic groups, using the SEER-Medicare database for patients diagnosed in 1992-1996, and followed through 1999 ... Unadjusted colorectal cancer-specific mortality rates were higher among Blacks and... (BioMed Central)
Michele Hanson Oct 9, 2007
My friend Clayden is envious because he hasn't received one yet and he, like me, is scared witless of colorectal cancer ... I just found out that piles can, very occasionally, be a sign of rectal cancer. (Guardian Unlimited)
Wives: Don't bite your tongue Sep 27, 2007
You might as well publish an article titled "Single men who don't masturbate run higher risk of rectal cancer.". Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dallas billionaire donates $15.4M to UT Southwestern cancer center Sep 25, 2007
As a result of the funding, has hired Dr. James Willson, former director of the National Cancer Institute-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center in Cleveland, and a pioneer in colon and rectal cancer research, to lead the effort. The donation will go to the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, which was established in 1988 with a $41 million gift to support cancer and arthritis programs at UT Southwestern. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Cancer Pros And Cons Of Taking The Pill Sep 12, 2007
Scientists at the University Of Aberdeen found those who took the contraceptive for shorter periods suffered from significantly lower rates of bowel and rectal cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer. And up to 29% had a reduced risk of developing one of the main gynaecological cancers. (Sky News)
Low Vitamin D Linked to Greater Rectal Cancer Risk Aug 24, 2007
Several previous clinical trials found that 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood was inversely associated with the risk of colorectal cancer, Dr. S. Sasazuki and colleagues from the National Cancer Center, Tokyo, report in the British Journal of Cancer ... Additional confirmation of the relationship between vitamin D and colorectal cancer is needed from general populations, especially those with different levels of sunlight exposure and skin pigmentation, which affect the synthesis of vitamin D. ...... (MEDLINEplus)
Colon-cancer recurrence tied to diet Aug 19, 2007
Colon and rectal cancer combined are the third most common form of cancer among men and women in the United States, with nearly 154,000 new cases each year and 52,000 deaths. It is curable by surgery if caught early, and the incidence has been declining because of increased screening. (AZCentral -- News)
Red meat diet linked to colon cancer return Aug 16, 2007
Combined with rectal cancer, colon cancer accounts for about 50,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. After questioning them about what they ate, the researchers detected two distinct dietary patterns. (MSNBC -- Health)
Colon cancer survivors should stick to a 'prudent' diet Aug 15, 2007
Experts have welcomed the research as along with rectal cancer, colon cancer accounts for about 50,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. The research is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and was funded in part by grants from the National Cancer Institute and Pfizer Oncology. (News-Medical.net)
Healthy Diet Guards Against Return of Colon Cancer Aug 15, 2007
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Patients often lost in maze of cancer care Jul 30, 2007
Ninety percent of colorectal cancers occur in people 50 and older the reason screening generally starts at 50 but that still leaves more than 15,000 new cases a year in younger people, some of whom have no symptoms ... "If people knew what they had to go through with colorectal cancer, they wouldn't hesitate to have this silly little colonoscopy," said Rebecca Michalovic, who has rectal cancer that was diagnosed in 2003 ... She had never been checked for colorectal cancer. (Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
Medical Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore Jul 29, 2007
A 2005 study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that men with low overall anxiety levels were more likely to ignore symptoms of rectal cancer and delay treatment. Those with at least moderate anxiety levels, on the other hand, tended to quickly recognize symptoms such as as a sign of a serious illness. (Forbes)
A downside to preventing birth defects? Jul 24, 2007
But the fortification of foods with folic acid, a B vitamin, may have also led to an unintended consequence: an estimated 15,000 more cases of colon and rectal cancer each year than there otherwise might have been ... But the timetable of the downward trend in neural tube defects exactly corresponds to a significant, sustained upward tick in the rate of cases of colorectal cancer, according to new data from researchers at Tufts University. (Boston Globe)
5 polyps removed from Bush's colon Jul 24, 2007
According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 112,340 new cases of colon cancer and 41,420 new cases of rectal cancer will be reported this year. About 52,000 people in the United States will die this year of colon and rectal cancer. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Camp David Trip Includes Bush Colonoscopy Jul 21, 2007
The last time Bush had colon and rectal cancer surveillance was in June 2002. Doctors then advised him to have another colonoscopy in five years. (Click2Houston, TX)
Enzyme Eliminated By Cancer Cells Holds Promise For Cancer Treatment Jul 19, 2007
An enzyme that cancer cells eliminate, apparently so they can keep proliferating, may hold clues to more targeted, effective cancer treatment, scientists say. Dr. Darren Browning, MCG cancer researcher. (Science Daily)
Being Overweight Ups Risk of Colon Cancer Jul 7, 2007
They examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and colorectal cancer incidence in 307,708 men and 209,436 women enrolled in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study ... During that time, a total of 2,314 men and 1,029 women developed colorectal cancer ... An association was observed between BMI and an increased risk of colon cancer, but not rectal cancer, for both men and women. (MEDLINEplus)
