Health News Archives
Colon Cancer
Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite
Study finds it functions as a tumor suppressor instead
Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife’s Cancer
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death
Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer’s Spread in Mice
Experimental shot targets the gut's immune system
Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes
Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival
But debate continues on whether the nutrient should be recommended for patients
Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells
Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says
DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says
Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts
Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates
Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation
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