Researchers find new trigger for onset of colon cancer, which may lead to better therapies
Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. The APC protein has…
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Researchers find unique genetic patterns for sub-types of bowel cancer
A University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher has for the first time identified unique genetic patterns…
Global cancer trial sets new standard for post-surgery chemotherapy
Some stage III colon cancer patients can cut in half the number of chemotherapy treatments…
New colon cancer finding could lead to earlier diagnosis, and better outcomes
For many years, physicians have puzzled over why people with “clean” colonoscopies went on to…
Exercising during chemotherapy for breast or colon cancer has long-term benefits
A follow-up study to a randomised clinical trial reveals that exercising during adjuvant (post-surgery) chemotherapy…
A bacterial duo linked to colon cancer
Scientists have identified a combination of bacteria that appears to increase the risk of colon…
New study reveals the factors that influence bowel cancer screening participation
A new, Australian-first study by Cancer Council NSW has shed light on the factors that…
3-D scaffold map to help the search for new cancer treatments
Melbourne researchers have produced the first three-dimensional (3-D) map of a molecular ‘scaffold’ called SgK223,…
Promising modification of the intestinal flora in colon cancer
Living lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, can change the intestinal flora of patients with cancer of…
Dementia linked to lower survival during colorectal cancer chemotherapy
A pre-existing diagnosis of dementia was associated with increased risk of death for older patients…