Even a Little Daily Activity May Boost Colon Cancer Survival: Study
Walking or gardening 30 minutes daily was linked to better prospects for advanced-stage disease (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 18, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Some Low-Income, Uninsured Patients Aren't Referred for Colonoscopy
Follow-up is not consistent, even if they're part of 'safety net' health program (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - December 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Additive in Processed Foods Tied to Colon Cancer in Mice
Emulsifiers may change intestinal bacteria and promote inflammation, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - November 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Colon Cancer's Location May Determine Patient Survival
Study found 'right-sided' tumors had worse prognoses, with implications for screening and treatment (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - October 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Even for Men at High Risk, Healthy Living May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Many lives could be saved if people avoided alcohol and smoking, ate better and stayed active, researchers report (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - October 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Little Gains in Efforts to Boost Outpatient Care
Large analysis finds declines or stagnation in many basic health measures (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - October 17, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

To Help Prevent Colon Cancer, 'Listen to Your Gut'
Belly pain and black or bloody stools should not be ignored, doctor says (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - September 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study: Colonoscopy After 75 May Not Be Worth It
But, expert says age shouldn't be only criterion for screening for colon cancer (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - September 26, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Vitamin A Compound Might Aid in Colon Cancer Fight
Researchers studying connection between retinoic acid and inflammation in gut (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - August 31, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Omega-3s in Fish Tied to Better Colon Cancer Outcomes
Study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, however, so experts believe more data is needed (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - July 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Researchers Get Closer to Test Predicting Colon Cancer's Return
DNA-based screen would aid treatment decisions for people with early-stage disease (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - July 8, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Regular Doctor Visits Can Help Spot Colon Cancer
Early detection improves likelihood of survival, researchers note (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - July 5, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Five New Genes Linked to Colon Cancer
But researchers say it's likely that all the major genetic mutations have been discovered (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - June 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Expert Panel Reaffirms Need for Colon Cancer Screen Beginning at Age 50
U.S. advisory group says there's not enough evidence to endorse one screening method over another (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - June 23, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Low-Dose Aspirin Tied to Longer Colon Cancer Survival
Study found most benefit seen in those taking the drug before their cancer diagnosis (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - June 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news