News and Features Related to Colorectal Cancer
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High-Fiber Diet Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Nov. 10, 2011 -- Eating a high-fiber diet is linked with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to new research that analyzed 25 different studies. Total fiber intake, as well as fiber from whole grains and from cereals, was most strongly linked with a reduction in colorectal cancer risk, th
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Ginger May Have Cancer-Fighting Qualities
Oct. 11, 2011 -- Ginger supplements appear to lower some indicators of inflammation in the colon, a new study shows. The study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, is an early step toward finding out whether compounds found in ginger root might prevent colon cancer. "Many studies in cell cultur
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Do Men Need Earlier Colorectal Screenings?
Sept. 27, 2011 -- Men and women should be screened for colorectal cancer starting at different ages, a new study suggests. The Austrian study, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that men frequently have advanced polyps that could lead to colorectal cancer at ag
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Variety of Fruits, Veggies Best vs. Colon Cancer
Sept. 26, 2011 -- Location, location, location: A new study suggests fruits and vegetables may help protect different parts of the colon against cancer. Broccoli and cauliflower helped one part of the colon more, while carrots and apples helped in another part. Australian researchers have found a li
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Colon Cancer Death Rates Vary by State
July 7, 2011 -- Colorectal cancer screening is reducing the number of deaths from the disease, but death rates vary widely among regions and states, according to a new report. Colorectal cancer death rates are higher in Southern states along the Appalachian Mountain corridor and lower in the Northea
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Screenings Cut Colon Cancer Death Rate
July 5, 2011 -- New diagnoses of colorectal cancer as well as deaths from the disease have declined dramatically in recent years, thanks in part to greater emphasis on screening procedures, a government report says. Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer, but it could fall from that posi
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Many in U.S. Skip Follow-up Colon Cancer Screening
June 24, 2011 -- One in three adults who have been screened for colon cancer fail to follow up with repeat screenings as recommended, according to a new survey. Researchers found 33% of U.S. adults between the ages of 60 and 70 years old have only been screened once for colon cancer; 31% of adults o
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Eating Meat May Raise Colon Cancer Risk
May 23, 2011 -- Red meat and processed meat may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund. The report, which builds on the two groups' 2007 Continuous Update Project, points to sol
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Dogs Can Detect Early Colorectal Cancer
Jan. 31, 2011 -- Specially trained dogs may be able to sniff out early signs of colorectal cancer in breath or stool samples, according to a new study. Although canine cancer detection units aren’t likely any time soon, researchers say the findings suggest there are particular scents and volatile co
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New Evidence on Benefits of Colonoscopies
Jan. 3, 2011 -- It is considered one of the most effective cancer screening and prevention exams, but recent studies have raised concerns that a colonoscopy may not be useful for detecting certain colorectal cancers. Now a new study from Germany offers strong evidence that the test can prevent color
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