Posts Tagged ‘colorectal cancer’
New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
New study shows positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women on a low-fat diet. …
Read Full ArticleSea snail compound reduces cancer risk
The remarkable ability of a small Australian sea snail to produce a colorful purple compound to protect its eggs is proving even more remarkable for its potential in a new anti-cancer pharmaceutical. …
Read Full ArticleAntibiotics exposure linked to increased colon cancer risk
Extensive “data mining” analysis of British medical records suggests that taking even a single course of antibiotics might boost – albeit slightly – the risk of developing colon cancer …
Read Full ArticlePrecision editing of gut bacteria reduces colorectal cancer in mice
Researchers have shown that precision editing of the bacterial populations in the gut reduces inflammation-associated colorectal cancer in mice. …
Read Full ArticleTargeted therapy combination improves survival in patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Results of the BEACON CRC Phase III trial have shown that a combination of three targeted therapies significantly improved overall survival in patients …
Read Full ArticleMost metastatic colorectal cancers have spread before diagnosis
Up to 80% of metastatic colorectal cancers are likely to have spread to distant locations in the body before the original tumor has exceeded the size of a poppy seed, …
Read Full ArticleA gut feeling: Microbiome changes may mean early detection of colorectal cancer
Researchers have identified specific changes in the gut microbiome that are linked to colorectal cancer. …
Read Full ArticleColorectal cancer incidence on the rise among young adults in several high-income countries
The incidence of colon and rectal cancer in adults younger than 50 years has increased substantially over the latest available 10-year period in several high-income countries, …
Read Full ArticleBowel cancer rising among young adults in Europe
The rate of bowel cancer–otherwise known as colorectal cancer or CRC–is rising among adults aged 20-49 in Europe, …
Read Full ArticleCancer drugs promote stem cell properties of colorectal cancer
Scientists have discovered that a certain group of cancer drugs (MEK Inhibitors) activates the cancer-promoting Wnt signaling pathway in colorectal cancer cells. …
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