Men Have Higher Rate of Colon Cancer
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Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer
There is new hope for some of the most seriously ill colon cancer patients today, following the release of a consensus statement by 72 leading oncology surgeons from 14 countries, including the United States
Stage II and III colon cancer patients sought to review
People who had surgery for colon cancer following by chemotherapy (adjuvant chemotherapy) are being asked to review an audio CD produced by Research to Practice and participate in an interview afterwards.
Elizabeth Parcells sings Last Rose of Summer on video
Elzabeth, a coloratura soprano, died of colon cancer last December. She had many friends among colorectal cancer patients and survivors and was an inspiration to members of the ACOR Colon Cancer Discussion List.
New Study Says, Colon Cancer More Prevalent In Men Than Women
A new study by researchers from the Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center in Warsaw, Poland, has found that for every 17 men, age 50 to 54, screened for colon cancer, one has a fair chance of having the disease.
Seminar to address genetics of colon cancer
An upcoming program featuring local genetics experts will address genetic origins of colon cancer. Speakers at "The Forgotten Family History: Genetics of Colon Cancer" include Dr. Sharon Plon, associate professor of pediatrics at Baylor
Protect Yourself From Colon Cancer
My Dad died of Colon Cancer. The article is a little gung-ho silly (typical Men's Health magazine style) but worth a read. "We're developing colon cancer at record rates -- and have the scars to prove it.
Colon Cancer 73% More Common in Men
Polyps linked to colon cancer are 73% more common in men according to recent research published in the New England Journal. The Polish study tracked 50000 people over the age
Aspirin to Block Colon Cancer?
<%image(20061102-aspirin_GI.jpg|150|150|)%>An aspirin a day could keep colon cancer away — at least it might if you're one of the lucky individuals to have a specific genetic variation. There is evidence that aspirin and related
Colonoscopy in Colorectal-Cancer Screening for Detection of
Advanced colon cancer is more often detected through colonoscopy and suggesting to revisit the guidelines of colonoscopy usage

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