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Colon Polyps

A colon polyp is a fleshy growth on the inside of the colon, also called the large intestine. In general, the larger a polyp, the greater the likelihood of cancer.

Racial Differences Persist in Colorectal Cancer Screening

Racial Differences Persist in Colorectal Cancer Screening

Lower rates of racial disparities still exist in colorectal cancer screening among blacks and Hispanics compared to other black groups despite increased medicare coverage, according to a research.

Survival Among Obese Patients With Colorectal Cancer Improves With Activation of Biomarker

Survival Among Obese Patients With Colorectal Cancer Improves With Activation of Biomarker

A study in the April 27 issue of JAMA says that among obese patients, activation of the protein biomarker CTNNB1 was associated with better colorectal cancer-specific survival

Common Painkillers Such as Aspirin Impact Effectiveness of Antidepressants

Common Painkillers Such as Aspirin Impact Effectiveness of Antidepressants

Commonly used painkillers such as aspirin can adversely impact the effectiveness of antidepressants belonging to the SSRI class of drugs.

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Early Detection of Colon Cancer With Gold Nano Particles

Early Detection of Colon Cancer With Gold Nano Particles

Gold nano particles might help doctors detect colon cancer sooner.

Painkillers Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Painkillers Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Taking pain-killers daily led to a 28% lowered risk of colon cancer, while the risk was lowered by 11% among weekly users.

Monthly Aspirin Use May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Monthly Aspirin Use May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk

ORLANDO, Fla. — The use of aspirin at least once per month is associated with a significant decrease in pancreatic cancer risk, according to results of a large case-control study presented

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New Biomarker Identified for Colon Cancer

New Biomarker Identified for Colon Cancer

Scientists at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have identified an enzyme that could be used to diagnose colon cancer earlier.

Stem Cells in Intestine Offer Clues to Colon Cancer Origin and Relapse

Stem Cells in Intestine Offer Clues to Colon Cancer Origin and Relapse

Colorectal cancer cells trigger a set of genes similar to those found in intestinal stem cells, scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine have discovered.

Research Finds Colonoscopy Linked to Decrease in Colorectal Cancer Deaths

Research Finds Colonoscopy Linked to Decrease in Colorectal Cancer Deaths

<I>GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy</I> has published a special issue for March on colonoscopy and colorectal cancer in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during March

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Biomarker For Colorectal Cancer Could Help In Deciding On Aspirin Treatment

Biomarker For Colorectal Cancer Could Help In Deciding On Aspirin Treatment

The tumor necrosis factor in blood could be a possible biomarker for colorectal cancer, it has been found. Those with higher baseline levels of the TNF benefited by taking aspirin.

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