Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer is cancer that develops in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine before the anus). In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Caught early, it is often curable.
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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Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

Study uncovers six cancer susceptibility genes

Study uncovers six cancer susceptibility genes

Weighing screening options for colorectal cancer in a changing landscape

Weighing screening options for colorectal cancer in a changing landscape

Tiny magnetic soft robots pave the way for targeted drug delivery

Tiny magnetic soft robots pave the way for targeted drug delivery

Key mutations discovered in cancer cells linked to WRN inhibitor resistance

Key mutations discovered in cancer cells linked to WRN inhibitor resistance

Mini-protein AKY-1189 delivers targeted radiation to tumor cells

Mini-protein AKY-1189 delivers targeted radiation to tumor cells

MRI can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery

MRI can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery

Earlier colorectal cancer screening can benefit younger adults

Earlier colorectal cancer screening can benefit younger adults

Research sheds new light on the behavior of KRAS gene in pancreatic and colorectal cancer

Research sheds new light on the behavior of KRAS gene in pancreatic and colorectal cancer

Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer

Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer

The Women's Health Initiative continues to provide a wealth of nutrition insights

The Women's Health Initiative continues to provide a wealth of nutrition insights

Studies reveal the financial fallout of cancer survivors

Studies reveal the financial fallout of cancer survivors

Innovative sensor material offers non-invasive cancer diagnosis

Innovative sensor material offers non-invasive cancer diagnosis

New compounds from fungi show promise in treating colorectal cancer

New compounds from fungi show promise in treating colorectal cancer

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

Chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, promoting colorectal cancer growth

Chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, promoting colorectal cancer growth

Research shows link between multiple sclerosis to increased risk of certain cancers

Research shows link between multiple sclerosis to increased risk of certain cancers

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

New insights on 5-fluorouracil's mechanism in different cancers

New insights on 5-fluorouracil's mechanism in different cancers

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

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