The latest gastro-intestinal cancer news
Biopsies do not promote growth
A study of more than 2,000 patients has dispelled the myth that cancer biopsies cause…
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Study makes case for wider gene testing in bowel cancer
Up to a quarter of patients with bowel cancer who have a family history of…
Neonatal HBV vaccine reduces liver cancer risk
Neonatal HBV vaccination reduces the risk of liver cancer and other liver diseases in young…
New cancer report shows need to reduce disparities and address growth in patient numbers
“To close that gap in the cancer burden, we need to reduce the impact of…
Feminist campaigner Denise Marshall on being diagnosed with cancer: ‘There’s so much left to do’
By Julie Bindel – The Guardian. The indefatigable CEO of the feminist charity Eaves, who…
Common antacid could lead to cheaper anti-cancer drugs
A popular indigestion medication can increase survival in colorectal cancer, according to research published in ecancermedicalscience.…
Wide variation found in quality and content of clinical rectal cancer guidelines
What’s the best way to treat rectal cancer? Consult any of five top clinical guidelines for…
Want to raise colon cancer screening rates? Run a lottery
A lottery could be an effective means of getting people engaged in potentially lifesaving colon…
Possibilities for personalised vaccines revealed at ESMO Symposium
The possibilities for personalised vaccines in all types of cancer are revealed today in a…
Study finds marked benefits for cancer prevention with a higher intake of fatty fish
A new research review will once again have people asking for a second helping of…