Miscellaneous Colorectal Cancer Research
Here you'll find plain-language summaries of colorectal cancer studies that don't fit anywhere else.
Study Explores Reasons for Late Stage Cancer Diagnoses
A study published in The Lancet Oncology found that uninsured individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage colon cancer than people who have insurance. The researchers also determined that black people are the most likely to receive a late stage colon cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether they have health insurance.
A study published in The Lancet Oncology found that uninsured individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage colon cancer than people who have insurance. The researchers also determined that black people are the most likely to receive a late stage colon cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether they have health insurance.
Study Links Western Diet to Colon Cancer Recurrence
A study found that colon cancer survivors who followed a Western diet were more likely to have a recurrence than survivors who followed a prudent diet. What's the difference between a Western diet and a "prudent diet," and how much impact can it have on colon cancer recurrence?
A study found that colon cancer survivors who followed a Western diet were more likely to have a recurrence than survivors who followed a prudent diet. What's the difference between a Western diet and a "prudent diet," and how much impact can it have on colon cancer recurrence?
Exactly How Tired are Cancer Patients?
Seems like a hard question to answer, doesn't it: Exactly how tired are you? Wouldn't it be nice to put a number on it and track it? A handful of researchers thought so, and managed to do just that in a study published in the journal Psychosomatics.
Seems like a hard question to answer, doesn't it: Exactly how tired are you? Wouldn't it be nice to put a number on it and track it? A handful of researchers thought so, and managed to do just that in a study published in the journal Psychosomatics.
Radiofrequency Ablation for Inoperable Lung Metastases
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a common treatment for inoperable liver tumors; it basically cooks 'em dead by heating them with an electric current. A study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology wanted to see if it might be safe for inoperable lung metastases, too.
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a common treatment for inoperable liver tumors; it basically cooks 'em dead by heating them with an electric current. A study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology wanted to see if it might be safe for inoperable lung metastases, too.
Can a Blood Test Predict Colorectal Cancer Recurrence?
A study published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology found that the presence or absence of CEA mRNA in a blood sample may help predict whether colorectal cancer will recur. So, what the heck is CEA mRNA?
A study published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology found that the presence or absence of CEA mRNA in a blood sample may help predict whether colorectal cancer will recur. So, what the heck is CEA mRNA?
Reiki Therapy Effective in Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue
A study published in the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies sought to determine which was more effective at reducing fatigue in cancer patients: one Reiki Therapy session a day or one hour of rest.
A study published in the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies sought to determine which was more effective at reducing fatigue in cancer patients: one Reiki Therapy session a day or one hour of rest.
Colorectal Cancer in Children
A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition determined that children with colorectal cancer don't tend to fare as well as adults with the disease. Researchers attributed the worse prognosis to two factors.
A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition determined that children with colorectal cancer don't tend to fare as well as adults with the disease. Researchers attributed the worse prognosis to two factors.
Treatment for Fecal Incontinence
Sometimes colorectal cancer surgery results in fecal incontinence. An article in the Archives of Surgery this week discussed an emerging treatment for the condition: sacral nerve stimulation.
Sometimes colorectal cancer surgery results in fecal incontinence. An article in the Archives of Surgery this week discussed an emerging treatment for the condition: sacral nerve stimulation.
Viagra May Shrink Colon Tumors
If someone mentions Viagra pills, I think of something growing, not shrinking. But research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine identified another potential use for Viagra pills: colon cancer treatment.
If someone mentions Viagra pills, I think of something growing, not shrinking. But research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine identified another potential use for Viagra pills: colon cancer treatment.
Aspirin May Help Fight Stage 3 Colon Cancer
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that people with stage 3 colon cancer may benefit from adding aspirin to their treatment regimen. However, they recommended against adding aspirin until additional studies are conducted.
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that people with stage 3 colon cancer may benefit from adding aspirin to their treatment regimen. However, they recommended against adding aspirin until additional studies are conducted.
False Info about False Positives
The results of a study published in the American Journal of Medicine may change the way you're asked to prepare for a fecal occult blood test.
The results of a study published in the American Journal of Medicine may change the way you're asked to prepare for a fecal occult blood test.
Acupuncture, Naturopathy, and Massage Therapy: Are They for You?
A study published in the journal Cancer indicated growing use and acceptance of acupuncture, naturopathy, and massage therapy in addition to conventional cancer treatment.
A study published in the journal Cancer indicated growing use and acceptance of acupuncture, naturopathy, and massage therapy in addition to conventional cancer treatment.
Accomplice Helps Cancer Cells Escape
Researchers have identified a protein that seems to help cancer cells survive when they spread to other parts of the body. The plan is to study identify the most crucial aspects of the process and then mess them up.
Researchers have identified a protein that seems to help cancer cells survive when they spread to other parts of the body. The plan is to study identify the most crucial aspects of the process and then mess them up.