Tag: Cancer: Rectal
Genetic Picture of Colorectal Cancer Clarified
Researchers say it's likely that all the major genetic mutations have been discovered
USPSTF Reaffirms Need for CRC Screen Beginning at Age 50
U.S. advisory group says there's not enough evidence to endorse one screening method over another
125I Brachytherapy Ups Anastomotic Leakage in Rectal CA
Intraoperative implantation increases risk of AL, fecal incontinence, urinary dysfunction
More Evidence That Low-Dose Aspirin Ups Survival in CRC
Most benefit seen for those taking the drug before their cancer diagnosis
DDW: Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Up in Younger People
Incidence up 11.4 percent in 10 years among Americans younger than 50
Overweight Colorectal CA Patients Display Better Survival Odds
Overweight, but not obese, patients found to be less likely to die
ASCO: Side of Colon Tumor Develops on Affects CRC Survival
Patients with primary tumors on left side live longer than those with primary tumors on right
Oophorectomy Tied to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Findings among women who'd undergone oophorectomy for benign indications
New Research Questions Link Between Statin Use and CRC Risk
It may be cholesterol levels that are associated with reduced chance of colorectal cancer
Improved Survival for Certain Cancers With Low-Dose Aspirin
Improved odds seen for patients with colon, prostate, or breast tumors, but research isn't definitive
