Colon Cancer in the News

05/20/2013 - Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds

05/16/2013 - Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease

05/16/2013 - Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

05/11/2013 - Use less red meat, marinate and precook indoors, nutrition expert advises

04/30/2013 - Just a few cigarettes a day raises their risk, researchers say

04/11/2013 - American Cancer Society looked at smoking, obesity, disease screening, tanning and more

04/10/2013 - Study found association only among those with specific genes

03/18/2013 - Healthy lifestyles do double duty against 2 major disease groups, study finds

03/12/2013 - But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital stays

03/11/2013 - 23 percent of those over 70 undergo screenings that are inappropriate, researchers say

03/08/2013 - Preventive measures include screening, food choices and moderate exercise

03/04/2013 - Expert says annual fecal blood test is equally effective

03/04/2013 - SNL's Seth Meyers, N.Y. Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich biked Sunday to raise money for the cause

02/26/2013 - Finding could spur doctors to strongly recommend physical activity to vulnerable patients

02/21/2013 - Latest data from 2009 cites 1.5 million new cases diagnosed; prostate and breast tumors most common

02/14/2013 - Research suggests that even a little drinking can raise odds for malignancy

02/08/2013 - But it could lead to behaviors that increase the chances of disease, one expert says

02/05/2013 - But they're still more likely to die from the disease than whites, study finds

02/04/2013 - Agency says new availability of doxorubicin will help people battling malignancy

01/23/2013 - Study also found that staying active reduced the risk of dying