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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:12:30 +0200
Anti-Cancer Gene To Be Activated By Researchers
Researchers at the Faculty of Health Sciences have succeeded in decoding the genetic key that gives particular intestinal cells their identity. With this knowledge of the complex network of genes the researchers now hope to stop colon cancer by activating special anti-cancer genes. Colon sloughs lining The intestines have to work properly if we are to benefit from the food we eat...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT
Macmillan's Response To NICE's Interim Decision Not To Recommend Colorectal Cancer Drug
Responding to the interim decision by NICE not to recommend bevacizumab (Avastin) as a treatment for metastic colorectal cancer, Mike Hobday, Head of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: 'We think this is devastating news for cancer patients with metastic colorectal cancer, especially as this drug could have a significant impact on peoples' quality of life...
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 PDT
NICE Consults Again On Appraisal Of Bevacizumab For The Treatment Of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
NICE is issuing a second consultation document as part of its appraisal of bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with chemotherapy (oxaliplatin and either 5-fluorouracil or capecitabine) for treating metastatic colorectal cancer. This second draft of the guidance does not recommend bevacizumab for this indication. This draft guidance has been issued for consultation...
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:00 PDT
Rectal Cancer Rates Rising Among Young Americans
A new study published in a leading journal reports that rectal cancer appears to be rising among Americans under the age of 40, while colon cancer rates have remained steady for several decades; the study says more effort should go into diagnosing rectal cancer in young people...
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:00 PDT
Virtual Colonoscopies Help Identify Additional Cancers Outside Of The Colon, Study Suggests
Although the medical community has already accepted that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is cost effective and saves lives, researchers have found that computed tomography colonography (CTC or virtual colonoscopy) not only identifies CRC but also doubles the yield of identifying significant early extracolonic (outside the colon) lesions, resulting in lives saved, according to...
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 PDT
Unequal Health Care Increases Colorectal Cancer Mortality In Blacks
Black patients die from colorectal cancer at much higher rates than whites do and new research points to unequal health care as the cause. While deaths from colorectal cancer have declined over the past 40 years, the declines have been uneven, said lead author Samir Soneji, Ph.D., of the Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania...
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 PDT
New Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage To Drive US Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Device Market To Almost $2.2 Billion By 2014
According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, new coverage instituted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 will remove the financial disincentives associated with colorectal cancer screening for a large segment of the US population...
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:00:00 PDT
Viatronix Incorporated Announces The Latest Release Of Its V3D-Colon® Software Now Offering The First 510(k) Approved Colon CAD
Viatronix Incorporated, a Stony Brook, New York, based company announced the release of the latest version of its leading edge V3D-Colon software with the option to have the industry's first FDA 510(k) approved colon CAD, VeraLook™ by iCAD...
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:00 PDT
Research Roundup: Expanding Medicaid; More Spending Doesn't Reduce Mortality; Colonoscopy Cost Effectiveness; Kids, Asthma And Access To Care
Health Affairs: Little Evidence Of Correlation Between Growth In Health Care Spending And Reduced Mortality -This study examines differences in hospital mortality and cost between 2000 and 2004 for patients at 122 U.S...
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:00 PDT
Splitting Bowel Preparation Dosage Is Most Effective Cleansing Method Before Colonoscopy
A new study from researchers in Italy has found that a split-dosage schedule of bowel (colon) preparation is the most effective method for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Colonoscopies performed within six to eight hours of the end of preparation were associated with significantly better cleansing than those performed more than eight hours after the end of preparation...
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT
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ScienceDaily: Colon Cancer News
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:05:01 EDT
Stopping colon cancer by activating anti-cancer genes
Researchers have succeeded in decoding the genetic key that gives particular intestinal cells their identity. With this knowledge of the complex network of genes the researchers now hope to stop colon cancer by activating special anti-cancer genes.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:00:00 EDT
Socioeconomic status predicts survival of Canadian cancer patients
A new analysis finds that cancer patients from poorer communities have a greater chance of dying prematurely than individuals from more affluent backgrounds even though cancer stage at time of diagnosis is similar across socioeconomic groups.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 EDT
Rectal cancer rates are rising in young individuals, analysis finds
A new analysis has found that while colon cancer rates have remained steady over the past several decades among people under the age of 40, rectal cancer rates are increasing in this population across races and in both sexes.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EDT
Hydrophobic proteins: Potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Hydrophobic proteins are a class of proteins that are involved in many cellular functions in the body. A group of researchers from Malaysia analyzed differentially expressed hydrophobic proteins in colorectal cancer and normal tissues. Four hydrophobic proteins were found to be highly expressed in colorectal cancer tissues, these proteins may serve as potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer that can be used for its detection and treatment.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:00:00 EDT
Cluster bomb for cancer care: Nano-vehicle delivers chemotherapy treatments on target
Researchers have developed a nano-sized vehicle that can deliver chemotherapy drugs directly into cancer cells while avoiding interaction with healthy cells. The vehicle is very similar to a 'cluster bomb' and can be used to treat many different types of tumors, including lung, blood, colon and brain cancers.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EDT
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News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
Colorectal Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Health Care Gap May Raise Rates of Colorectal Cancer Death in Blacks
Less screening, later diagnosis among black patients, researchers found
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside Colon
Less invasive procedure raises chances of finding high-risk lesions, study finds
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Health Tip: Take Steps Against Colon Polyps
And reduce colon cancer risk
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Health, Money Woes May Boost Bowel Cancer Deaths in Blacks
More study needed to explain other factors, researchers say
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
New Colon Cancer Study Results From University Of Ottawa Described
New investigation results, 'The utility and predictive value of combinations of low penetrance genes for screening and risk prediction of colorectal cancer,' are detailed in a study published in Human Genetics. Despite the fact that colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly treatable form of cancer if detected early, a very low proportion of the eligible population undergoes screening for this form of cancer.
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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