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No Benefit From Surgery for Metastatic Colon Cancer - EON
Surgery may not be an emergent need for patients with colorectal cancer, according to a new study. A recent study has shown that patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has metastasized to other organs, doesn t require surgery to remove the

A local man’s family and faith help him battle colon cancer - WNDU
But a Mishawaka man who is fighting the battle of his life says his faith and his church are giving him hope. Every Sunday morning you can find Dave Sanders and his family at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They were even there on a fateful Sunday in

Surgery not necessary for most metastatic colorectal cancer patients - Thaindian.com
Washington, May 31 (ANI): Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer don t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumour in the colon, says a study. For this population with metastatic disease that cannot be cured by surgery

Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - MedicineNet.com
Immediate colon resection (surgical removal) following diagnosis of stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer had previously been the standard procedure, followed by chemotherapy several weeks after the operation. Surgery was thought to guard against

Worth of sigmoidoscopy screening for colon cancer still uncertain - KTVN.com
MONDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — Patients checked for colon cancer with a procedure called flexible sigmoidoscopy showed no significant reduction in risk over seven years, but the screening did seem to lower the risk of dying from the disease

Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - MedicineNet.com
Immediate colon resection (surgical removal) following diagnosis of stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer had previously been the standard procedure, followed by chemotherapy several weeks after the operation. Surgery was thought to guard against

Go! New York: Vitamin B6 Takes On Colon Cancer - CBS 2
We’ve long known about the nutritional benefits of vitamins, but one in particular may even help to prevent cancer. CBS 2 HD has learned of new research on a now even more essential vitamin. For 46-year-old Cindy Martinez, colon cancer just wasn’t in

Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success - WAFF
MONDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — People who are obese are less apt to have thoroughly cleansed their colon before getting a colonoscopy, hampering the effectiveness of the procedure, a new study finds. Being obese increases the risk for several

Surgery nixed for advanced colon cancer - United Press International
NEW YORK, June 1 (UPI) — A majority of patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs may skip surgery and begin chemotherapy, U.S. researchers say. Lead author Philip Paty says the conventional approach to treating stage

Pfizer Data Identify Certain Lung Cancer Patients Who May Benefit from - Businesswire.com
Pfizer announced today results from studies evaluating the company s investigational anti-insulin growth factor- type 1 receptor (IGF-1R) antibody, figitumumab (CP-751,871), in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A total of three

No Benefit From Surgery for Metastatic Colon Cancer - ABC News
Surgeons who plan to operate to remove the original tumors from patients with metastatic colon cancer might do well to put down their scalpels and rely on chemotherapy instead, according to a new study. Patients with metastatic colon cancer should

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
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

Chemotherapy combination outcomes differ for aged, younger colon - PhysOrg
ORLANDO, Fla.–The combination of chemotherapies 5FU and oxaliplatin compared to 5FU alone after surgery for colon cancer decreases colon cancer recurrence and promotes longer survival for patients under 70 — but not for those who are older

Better health, take charge: Improve habits and your odds against - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Our diet and habits are big factors that may affect the incidence of two major causes of death in the Mid-South — heart disease and cancer. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death. Healthy behaviors help prevent most cancers. Smoking and tobacco

Fioretta Masler, 87, can dance circles around most of us - New Haven Register
Add Fioretta Masler to your list of inspirational people. At 87, this Hamden woman and cancer survivor can swing, samba and salsa, disco and dip with the best of them. The folks at Harborside Healthcare Arden House in Hamden saw her swoop mere inches

Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer - Forbes
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — The cancer drug Avastin, widely used for lung, breast and metastatic colorectal cancers, appears ineffective for patients with early stage colon cancer, a result the trial’s lead author called “disappointing

Surgery not necessary for most metastatic colorectal cancer patients - New Kerala
Washington, May 31 : Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumour in the colon, says a study. ‘For this population with metastatic disease that cannot be cured by surgery, undergoing

Learn about healthy living at Expo - Missisauga News Online
May 25, 2009 10:40 AM - People hoping to improve their health and well-being may want to attend the free 2009 Healthy Living Expo this Saturday (May 30). The Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses, together with The Mississauga

Diet and Prostate Cancer Risk - Mens Newsdaily
12-11-2007: Bias in Medical Research; Carbon Nanotubes & Radiofrequency: A New Weapon Against Cancer?; Childhood Obesity & Risk of Adult Heart Disease 12-2-2007: Obesity & Risk of Cancer; Testosterone Level & Risk of Death; Drug Company Funding

Cancer ‘wonder’ drug might not be effective in early stages - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
A “wonder” drug that fights breast, lung and colon cancer by cutting off blood supply to tumors doesn’t seem to pack the same punch in colon cancer caught early, according to research from Allegheny General Hospital presented Saturday at a national

Surgery not necessary for most late-stage colorectal cancers - PhysOrg
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers from Memorial Sloan

Go! New York: Vitamin B6 Takes On Colon Cancer - CBS 2
We’ve long known about the nutritional benefits of vitamins, but one in particular may even help to prevent cancer. CBS 2 HD has learned of new research on a now even more essential vitamin. For 46-year-old Cindy Martinez, colon cancer just wasn’t in

Metastatic colon cancer survival rises - United Press International
HOUSTON, May 26 (UPI) — Novel chemotherapy and biological agents for metastatic colorectal cancer has resulted in increased patient survival, U.S. researchers say. Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston said

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

Survival rates for metastatic colon cancer much improved - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Colorectal cancer that has spread from the primary tumor site to other areas of the body, called metastatic disease, has long been considered a disease with a poor prognosis. But an analysis of survival statistics show that the outlook for patients

Cancer ‘wonder’ drug might not be effective in early stages - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
A “wonder” drug that fights breast, lung and colon cancer by cutting off blood supply to tumors doesn’t seem to pack the same punch in colon cancer caught early, according to research from Allegheny General Hospital presented Saturday at a national

Surgery not necessary for most metastatic colorectal cancer patients - Newstrack India
Washington, May 31 (ANI): Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumour in the colon, says a study. “For this population with metastatic disease that cannot be cured by surgery

Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer - BusinessWeek
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

A local man’s family and faith help him battle colon cancer - WNDU
But a Mishawaka man who is fighting the battle of his life says his faith and his church are giving him hope. Every Sunday morning you can find Dave Sanders and his family at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They were even there on a fateful Sunday in

Most Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients Don’t Require Surgery - HULIQ.com
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers from Memorial Sloan

Our guts - star.com.my
MALAYSIA celebrated her first World Digestive Day recently in Kuala Lumpur. In conjunction with the event, we interviewed the president of the Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, consultant gastroenterologist Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi

Surgery not necessary for most late-stage colorectal cancers - Genetic Engineering News
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don’t require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers from Memorial Sloan

Poniard reports positive cancer study data - Boston Globe
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday its colon and prostate cancer drug candidate met key treatment and safety goals in midstage studies. The South San Francisco-based company said updated study results for a

Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer - WAFF
SATURDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — The cancer drug Avastin, widely used for lung, breast and metastatic colorectal cancers, appears ineffective for patients with early stage colon cancer, a result the trial’s lead author called “disappointing

Avastin’s Failure to Extend Cancer Survival Is Detailed - CNBC
A study of blockbuster drug Avastin in colon cancer patients who have undergone surgery showed that the drug’s effectiveness wore off after patients stopped taking it, researchers said Saturday. As previously disclosed by the drug’s maker, Roche

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
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

UPDATE:Roche’s Avastin Fails In Early Colon Cancer, Dims Hope - CNN Money
ORLANDO -(Dow Jones)- The details of a failed study involving Roche Holding AG’s (RHHBY) Avastin showed the drug’s effectiveness in preventing early-stage colon cancer diminished when patients stopped taking it, a disappointing result. The data

UPDATE:Roche’s Avastin Fails In Early Colon Cancer, Dims Hope - CNN Money
ORLANDO -(Dow Jones)- The details of a failed study involving Roche Holding AG’s (RHHBY) Avastin showed the drug’s effectiveness in preventing early-stage colon cancer diminished when patients stopped taking it, a disappointing result. The data

Colon Cancer Treatment Cost Concern For Patients - HULIQ.com
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

Avastin’s Failure to Extend Cancer Survival Is Detailed - CNBC
A study of blockbuster drug Avastin in colon cancer patients who have undergone surgery showed that the drug’s effectiveness wore off after patients stopped taking it, researchers said Saturday. As previously disclosed by the drug’s maker, Roche

Poniard reports positive cancer study data - Boston Globe
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday its colon and prostate cancer drug candidate met key treatment and safety goals in midstage studies. The South San Francisco-based company said updated study results for a

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