Posts Tagged ‘colorectal cancer’
Most 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. …
Read Full ArticleWhole grain can contribute to health by changing intestinal serotonin production
Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fibre wheat bread, according to a recent study …
Read Full ArticleDiabetes linked to numerous cancers in large Chinese study
A new study from China found that type 2 diabetes was linked with an elevated risk of 11 types of cancer in men and 13 types of cancer in women. …
Read Full ArticleWhole body MRI may help to detect spread of cancers more quickly
Trials with people with newly-diagnosed colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer suggest that whole-body MRI could reduce the time it takes to diagnose the stage of cancers. …
Read Full ArticleFitness may affect risk of lung, colorectal cancer and survival likelihood after diagnosis
In a recent study, adults who were the most fit had the lowest risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer. …
Read Full ArticleRight combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression
The diet of a person can have significant effects on the gut microbiome, i.e. the populations of microorganisms such as bacteria which live in the human gut. …
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