Early detection is key to treating colon cancer (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)

It is estimated that about 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women age 50 years and older were screened according to national guidelines. What an amazing statistic!

Family History Is Important Colon Cancer Risk (WTAJ-TV Altoona)

Most colorectal cancers occur in people without a family history of the disease. Still, 1 in 5 people who develop colon cancer, have family members also affected by it.

Modern Medicine: Colon Cancer (WMBB TV Panama City)

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it can be treated if found early enough.

Older Patients With Colon Cancer Less Likely To Receive Chemotherapy After Surgery, And Have Fewer Adverse Events (Medical News Today)

Even though older patients with colon cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy following surgery because of concerns of adverse events, new research indicates that when they do receive this treatment, it is less toxic and of shorter duration than therapy younger patients receive, and older patients experience fewer adverse events, according to a study in the March 17 issue of JAMA, a theme ...

Research shows Caspase-1 protein plays a key role in the process of inflammation and colon cancer (News-Medical-Net)

Every day, our gut comes in contact with bacteria, inducing an inflammatory response that is tolerated and controlled. Sometimes the control of inflammation is lost and this can lead to inflammatory bowel disease that may predispose to colon cancer.

IBD Patients Have Higher Risk Of Colon Cancer (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)

Nearly a million Americans struggle with inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD. That is trouble enough, but they may not be aware their conditions put them at increased risk of colon cancer.

Could regulating intestinal inflammation prevent colon cancer? (Science Daily)

Every day, our gut comes in contact with bacteria, inducing an inflammatory response that is tolerated and controlled. Sometimes the control of inflammation is lost and this can lead to inflammatory bowel disease that may predispose to colon cancer. Caspase-1, an important protein involved in the mechanism of inflammation, has long been believed to be one of the culprits behind excessive ...

Could regulating intestinal inflammation prevent colon cancer? (EurekAlert!)

( McGill University Health Centre ) Every day, our gut comes in contact with bacteria, inducing an inflammatory response that is tolerated and controlled. Sometimes the control of inflammation is lost and this can lead to inflammatory bowel disease that may predispose to colon cancer. Caspase-1, an important protein involved in the mechanism of inflammation, has long been believed to be one of ...

Senior Citizens Better Than Assumed at Enduring Chemo After Colon Cancer Surgery (Senior Journal)

Study finds very few seniors given this option and when they do it is for a less toxic treatment - see video. Second report looks at cost of colon cancer care.

Older patients with colon cancer less likely to receive chemotherapy after surgery (EurekAlert!)

( JAMA and Archives Journals ) Even though older patients with colon cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy following surgery because of concerns of adverse events, new research indicates that when they do receive this treatment, it is less toxic and of shorter duration than therapy younger patients receive, and older patients experience fewer adverse events, according to a study in the ...