#colon cancer

Researchers Develop More Sensitive Colon Cancer Screening Method

So far, only a small proportion of cancers have known driver mutations, despite the best effort of hundreds of researchers worldwide.

Alcohol is linked to several types of cancer, especially among people over 50, but the absolute risk of light drinking is low.

Efficacy of novel approach in human lung, skin, colon, pancreatic cancers in lab experiments prompts rapid move toward clinical trial.

Many experts believe that because they can detect colon cancer, the benefit of colonoscopies outweighs the risk of infection.

Research suggests compounds found in foods like green tea may inhibit angiogenesis, but they aren’t a substitute for prescribed therapies.

Hutch scientists discover single molecule’s ‘intricate regulation’ of two key aspects of metastasis.

TRK fusions occur in less than 1 percent of cancers—but when treated with larotrectinib, patients have seen dramatic results.

Three scientists were recognized for their development of a targeted therapy for treating colon cancer and head and neck cancer.

The fall was largely as a result of declines in breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers.

When genetic testing revealed they shared a rare condition that predisposes a person to colon cancer, Pat Quinn had to be brave for Lukas.

Cross-border collaboration compared findings in British Columbia and Washington state.

Updated guidelines address rising risk among younger adults.

Declining rates are expected for Kaposi sarcoma, non–Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical and lung cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma, among others.

Aside from taking antiretrovirals, quitting smoking is the number one way people with HIV can lower their risk of illness and death.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month