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May 30, 2009

Colon Cancer Symptoms - Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - Austin American-Statesman

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Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - Austin American-Statesman
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) –Surgery is no longer the best treatment option for most patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs, a new study suggests. Immediate colon resection (surgical removal) following

One in ten advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription - Science Centric
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost

Is There Any Association Between COX2 And Colon Cancer? - Medical News Today
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are known to reduce the risk of colon cancer, act directly on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and reduce its activity. Population studies have found an association of inherited variations in the COX2 gene

Ankeny man to hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to battle colon cancer - Des Moines Register
On June 21, a slow-pitch softball player from Ankeny will hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to help raise money for the battle against colon cancer. “The I-Cubs have been extremely receptive and supportive of this event and have agreed to let us use

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