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About Colon Cancer
Sat, 17 May 2008 10:29:38 +0200
Does Your Potential Surgeon Have a Good Reputation?
Personal recommendations are the best indicator of a colon surgeon's reputation. It's great if your doctor happens to know a surgeon personally and can attest to his/her character, record, and...
Wed, 14 May 2008 14:48:26 +0200
Question of the Week
If we're lucky, the challenges we face teach us lessons we can pass on to others who are experiencing a similar situation. Each week, I ask readers to consider a...
Mon, 12 May 2008 08:08:13 +0200
How to Save on Prescription Drugs
As the prices of drugs continue to skyrocket, patients need ways to save money on their costs. If you're looking for some ideas, check out Five Tips to Help Patients...
Sat, 10 May 2008 08:20:54 +0200
Hasya Yoga: Laughter as Medicine
Have you ever heard of Hasya Yoga? I hadn't, but I read an article in the Yoga Journal today that touted the benefits of this new type of yoga developed...
Wed, 07 May 2008 07:55:30 +0200
How to Find a Colon Surgeon
While all colon surgeons must meet certain requirements to practice, some surgeons are better than others. That's why finding the right colon surgeon is one of the most important steps...
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:25:40 +0200
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ScienceDaily: Colon Cancer News
Sat, 17 May 2008 04:05:01 EDT
New Method Proposed For Determining Which Patients Should Get Treatment For Colorectal Cancer
A new study may change treatment practice in about 25 percent of patients with colon cancer, and is the basis for proposed changes to the way colorectal cancers will be staged. Survival outcomes depend on the thickness of the primary cancer within or beyond the bowel wall in addition to whether nodes are positive or negative.
Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Cancer Treatment: Administering Calcium And Magnesium Effectively Reduces Neurological Sensitivity
Researchers in the North Central Cancer Treatment Group have shown that patients who receive intravenous calcium and magnesium before and after the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced colon cancer experience a significantly reduced incidence and severity of neurological side effects.
Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT
New Cancer Gene Found
Scientists have identified a new gene that causes cancer. The gene and its protein, both called RBM3, are vital for cell division in normal cells. In cancers, low oxygen levels in the tumors cause the amount of this protein to go up dramatically. This causes cancer cells to divide uncontrollably, leading to increased tumor formation.
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT
Discovery Of A Novel Mechanism For The Development Of Colon Cancer
Recent work has shed light on the mechanisms of colon tumor development and may help to design better treatment for this disease. The study published in Cancer Cell describes a mechanism by which harmless colon polyps acquire the ability to form malignant tumors.
Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 EDT
Inaccuracies Revealed In Studies Of Cancer Treatment
Certain biases may exist in observational studies that compare outcomes of different cancer therapies, making the results questionable. That is the conclusion of a new study published in Cancer. Clinical trials are considered the gold standard for demonstrating the effectiveness of new treatments for cancer, but observational studies, which do not involve randomization but where available data are nonetheless analyzed to make treatment comparisons, have also been used to provide information on how well patients respond to particular drugs.
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT
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