Blacks More Prone to Colon Cancers That Arise Between Colonoscopies: Study
Differences in biology or in the quality of screenings blacks receive may be to blame, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - May 23, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Chemo Drug May Buy Time for Those With Bile Duct Cancer
For patients with the rare disease, survival benefit was seen in those given Xeloda, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - May 18, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Nuts! Good Medicine for Colon Cancer Survivors?
Survival benefits seen when combined with healthy diet and exercise, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - May 18, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Get Ready for Your 'Capsule Robot' Colon Cancer Check
Tiny, magnet-guided device might someday replace colonoscopy, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - May 9, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Delay a Needed Colonoscopy at Your Own Risk
After a stool test shows potential trouble, speedy follow-up could be key, study finds (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - April 25, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

'Cancer Profile' Is Changing for Americans With HIV
AIDS-linked tumors predicted to decline by 2030 (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - April 5, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Many Disabled Adults Aren't Screened for Colon Cancer: Study
Transportation issues, lack of awareness and other barriers may be at issue (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - April 5, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Prolonged Antibiotic Use Tied to Precancerous Colon Growths
Drugs that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researcher says (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - April 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

High Doses of Vitamin D Fail to Cut Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Taking triple the daily recommendation didn't lower risk in older women, but larger trials are underway (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 29, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Keep Colon Cancer at Bay
Colonoscopy best way to detect disease while still curable, gastroenterologist says (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 23, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Colon Cancer Rates, Deaths Drop in Americans Over 50
Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 2, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Colon Cancer on the Rise Among Gen Xers, Millennials
And an old adversary -- the obesity epidemic -- may be the cause, U.S. researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Heart Risks May Boost Women's Colon Cancer Risk, Too
This was true even in normal-weight women, study suggests (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - February 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Gut Bacteria May Link Diet, Colon Cancer, Study Says
High-fiber foods associated with lower risk of certain tumors (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 26, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Is Chemo Overused in Younger Colon Cancer Patients?
Study found the treatment often wasn't beneficial, but cancer expert says more research is needed (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 25, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news