Colon Cancer - Page 18

November 18, 2015

Glowing terms often used for new cancer drugs in health news

Health news stories often use overly optimistic terms to describe new cancer drugs, according to a new study.

November 13, 2015

Choice in colon cancer screening linked to more regular testing

People may be more likely to get colorectal cancer screenings when doctors let them choose what type of test to have, a U.S. study suggests.

November 6, 2015

Superbugs mean more infections and deaths after surgery, chemotherapy

The declining effectiveness of antibiotics may make tens of thousands more U.S. patients vulnerable to potentially fatal infections after surgery or chemotherapy, researchers estimate.

October 28, 2015

Toilet paper could hide a cancer warning sign, doc says

Toilet paper containing red ink could disguise a dangerous medical condition, one doctor believes.

October 28, 2015

Calcium, vitamin D pills don't prevent colon growths, study says

A major study finds that taking calcium or Vitamin D pills does not help prevent growths that can lead to colon cancer in people who have had at least one in the past.

October 28, 2015

Cancer remains leading cause of death among US Hispanics

Cancer remains the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the U.S., driven in large part by lung malignancies in men and breast tumors in women, a new report finds.

October 28, 2015

Fit men may be less likely to develop some cancers, study suggests

Men with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness appear to have a lower incidence of lung or colon cancer, a new study has found.

October 28, 2015

Colon Cancer Deaths Down Except in Mississippi

Health officials say colon cancer deaths continue to drop across America — except in the state of Mississippi

October 28, 2015

Group in Texas rallies around couple fighting cancer together

A group of Texas moms is rallying around a couple battling cancer together while they raise their three children.

October 28, 2015

Colonoscopies carry risks for older colon cancer survivors, study says

After age 75, recurrences of colon cancer are rare and the risks of repeated colonoscopies may outweigh the benefits, according to new research