Colon Cancer

Every year, about one million new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed worldwide. About 150,000 new cases are detected each year in the United States. Over a lifetime, about 1 in 19 people develop colon cancer and nearly 50,000 people are expected to die from it in the U.S. this year.
What Causes Colorectal Cancer?

Cancer occurs when a normal cell divides and multiples uncontrollably. Normally cells are regulated in their growth, maturity, division and death by the DNA present in their nucleus. With damage to the DNA the cells may become rogue and multiply uncontrollably to give rise to tumors.

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Attenuated virus helps eliminate cancer in mice

Attenuated virus helps eliminate cancer in mice

Novel Concepts Medical's plant-based formula achieves 99% reduction in cancer cell viability

Novel Concepts Medical's plant-based formula achieves 99% reduction in cancer cell viability

Novel PET radiotracer enables same-day imaging of gastrointestinal cancer biomarker

Novel PET radiotracer enables same-day imaging of gastrointestinal cancer biomarker

Short course of immunotherapy prior to surgery effective in treating a subset of colon cancer patients

Short course of immunotherapy prior to surgery effective in treating a subset of colon cancer patients

Early menopause may increase risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer

Early menopause may increase risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer

Study reveals disparities in the delivery of cancer-related care at minority serving hospitals

Study reveals disparities in the delivery of cancer-related care at minority serving hospitals

Study reveals cancer treatment disparities at minority-serving hospitals

Study reveals cancer treatment disparities at minority-serving hospitals

Cleveland Clinic study reveals significant genetic predisposition in melanoma patients

Cleveland Clinic study reveals significant genetic predisposition in melanoma patients

Breakthrough study shows benefits of diagnosing hidden respiratory diseases

Breakthrough study shows benefits of diagnosing hidden respiratory diseases

Offering screening options boosts colorectal cancer test rates

Offering screening options boosts colorectal cancer test rates

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

Innovative nanoparticle breaks blood-brain barrier to target breast cancer and brain metastases

Innovative nanoparticle breaks blood-brain barrier to target breast cancer and brain metastases

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Researchers compile a comprehensive catalog of bacteria living in cancer metastases

Researchers compile a comprehensive catalog of bacteria living in cancer metastases

Study shows the enduring impact of historical redlining on colon cancer care

Study shows the enduring impact of historical redlining on colon cancer care

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

MUTYH gene mutation linked to increased risk of various solid tumors

MUTYH gene mutation linked to increased risk of various solid tumors

Researchers discover link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

Researchers discover link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

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