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Urologic and Colorectal Cancer Rates Linked in New Study
(05/22/2008)
Individuals who have been diagnosed with urologic cancers have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, and vice versa, according to data recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. These results may provide potential changes in screening guidelines.
Non-invasive Test Effective for Colorectal Cancer Screening
(05/30/2008)
A new, non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test from Exact Sciences is now available and supported by the American Cancer Society and other major medical groups. Study results showing the test’s efficacy have been reported in the April 2008 supplement of Gastroenterology.
Colon Cancer Outcomes Differ Between Men and Women
(05/23/2008)
Variations within the gene responsible for epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) may be predictive of differing outcomes between male and female patients diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. Details of the study have recently been published in the Cancer Research.
Changes in Lifestyle May Improve Quality of Life for Colon Cancer Survivors
(05/07/2008)
A recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society reports that although few cancer survivors follow recommendations for lifestyle changes aimed to improve health and well-being, adhering to these guidelines may improve quality of life among colon cancer survivors. Full details of the study were recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Physicians with More Training Perform More Effective Colonoscopies
(05/07/2008)
A recent trial conducted at 15 different medical centers in Korea indicates that a physician must perform at least 150 colonoscopies to be considered competent at the procedure. Details of the study were recently published in the journal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
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