University of Illinois scientists have found that lifelong exposure to genistein, a bioactive component in soy foods, protects against colon cancer. The study suggests that a diet rich in soy genistein represses signals through epigenetic modifications, reducing the number of pre-cancerous lesions and abnormal cell growth.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalCarcinogenesis·DateAug 5, 2013
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A McMaster University study found that financial incentives for Ontario surgeons led to an increase in the use of laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. The research suggests that this may not result in significant improvements in patient outcomes, despite potential benefits such as shorter hospital stays and smaller visible scars.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalAnnals of Surgical Oncology·DateJul 22, 2013
Researchers at UTMB found that colon cancer cells produce large amounts of hydrogen sulfide, which they use to make energy and grow. Blocking the production of this compound, CBS, was shown to curb tumor growth in mice.
SourceUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 8, 2013
Researchers have discovered genetic processes that cause specific types of bowel cancer and identified effective drugs targeting these genes. The findings offer the opportunity to develop personalized treatment based on a person's genetic profile, with promising results for alternative second- or third-line treatments.
SourceWellcome Trust Sanger Institute·JournalCancer Cell·DateJul 8, 2013
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A large study found that regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of BRAF-wild-type colorectal cancer, but not BRAF-mutated cancer. The researchers also observed a significant risk reduction for BRAF-wild-type cancer with increasing aspirin tablets per week and longer duration of use.
A new study shows that using a quarterly report card improves colonoscopy quality indicators. Colonoscopy procedures have higher adenoma detection rates (53.9%) and cecal intubation rates (98.1%) after implementing the program, with increased detection of proximal adenomas.
SourceAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy·JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy·DateJun 21, 2013
A US study found that reducing unnecessary and high-dose pediatric CT scans could lower the overall lifetime risk of future imaging-related cancers by 62 percent. The research suggests that eliminating unnecessary imaging and lowering doses for the highest-dose scans could prevent thousands of future cancers.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalJAMA Pediatrics·DateJun 10, 2013
Researchers found that the percentage of emergency bowel surgeries varies wildly from state to state, with some states having 7% mortality rates compared to less than 1% in others. The study suggests that analyzing potential contributing factors may help decrease these rates and improve outcomes.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalJournal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery·DateJun 4, 2013
A large-scale study has shown that immunological stool tests are more sensitive than enzyme-based tests in detecting colon cancer and precancerous lesions. The tests detected about twice as many cancer cases and three times as many advanced precancerous lesions, with a higher specificity rate.
SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalEuropean Journal of Cancer·DateMay 27, 2013
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A novel transcriptome-based classification of colon cancer has been developed, improving disease stratification based on clinicopathological variables and common DNA markers. The analysis identified six molecular subtypes associated with distinct clinical and pathological characteristics.
A study of over 310,000 bowel cancer patients in six countries found that UK patients were more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage than others, resulting in lower survival rates. Improved diagnostic investigation and treatment are seen as key factors to increase UK survival rates.
SourceLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine·JournalActa Oecologica·DateApr 16, 2013
A new study found that one out of four colonoscopies paid for by Medicare is potentially inappropriate, based on current screening guidelines. The researchers suggest that older adults are less likely to benefit from early detection due to the slow progression of colon cancer.
SourceUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateMar 13, 2013
A mouse study published in Cancer Prevention Research found that removing visceral fat reduces the development of intestinal tumors. The study also showed gender differences in how adiposity affects cancer risk, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to reduce abdominal obesity and promote weight loss.
SourceAmerican Association for Cancer Research·JournalCancer Prevention Research·DateMar 6, 2013
A new study confirms colonoscopy is safe, with only a few cases of severe complications per 10,000 procedures. Regular screening can prevent colon cancer and significantly reduce mortality rates.
SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy·DateMar 1, 2013
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Scientists at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics discovered a recurring pattern of over 13,000 epigenetic alterations in young mouse tumours, which is partly conserved in human colon carcinoma. This finding may facilitate the identification of novel clinical colon cancer biomarkers for early detection.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalPLOS Genetics·DateFeb 7, 2013
Researchers have identified a complex of proteins that promotes the growth of some types of colon and gastric cancers, leading to the potential development of new treatments using mTorc1 inhibitors. The discovery is significant as it highlights the role of inflammation in cancer growth, particularly for colon and gastric cancers.
SourceWalter and Eliza Hall Institute·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJan 17, 2013
A retrospective analysis of over 36,000 patients with colon cancer found that those with early stage disease and diabetes or high blood pressure have a greater risk for cancer return and death compared to patients without these conditions. High lipid levels were also found to be protective against recurrence.
SourceTemple University Health System·JournalCancer·DateDec 20, 2012
Scientists at Northwestern University have identified a subset of immune cells called T-regulatory (Treg) cells in human colon cancer that can either protect against or promote tumor growth. The presence of the protein RORγt is key to this differentiation.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateDec 13, 2012
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A University of Colorado Cancer Center review suggests rice bran offers anti-cancer properties due to its synergistic bioactive compounds. The clinical trial tests rice bran's effectiveness in preventing colon cancer recurrence, with researchers exploring the optimal composition and daily intake for chemoprevention.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalAdvances in Nutrition·DateDec 5, 2012
A study by the University of Geneva reveals that colon polyps exhibit a 'mutator' profile associated with increased SNS mutations, leading to accelerated progression to malignancy. Three genes (APC, CTNNB1, and BRAF) are identified as initial causes on the road to cancer.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalCancer Research·DateDec 1, 2012
Researchers at McGill University discovered vitamin D's molecular basis for potential cancer prevention effects. Vitamin D inhibits cMYC production and function, slowing cell proliferation and potentially slowing cancer progression.
SourceMcGill University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 22, 2012
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A new computer program has been developed to improve genetic test results for Lynch syndrome, a hereditary predisposition to colon cancer. The program helps assess the risk of colon cancer development by evaluating missense substitutions in mismatch repair genes.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalHuman Mutation·DateNov 1, 2012
The Asian Oncology Summit guidelines emphasize the importance of providing supportive, palliative and end-of-life care to patients with cancer in Asia. The guidelines provide recommendations for pain assessment, medication, professional education, and specialized interventions tailored to different levels of resources in Asian countries.
SourceThe Lancet_DELETED·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·DateOct 28, 2012
A recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine found that increased use of colonoscopy screening may be responsible for the significant decrease in colorectal cancer incidence over the past decade. The study analyzed data from over 2 million patients and found a correlation between Medicare's extension of colonoscopy covera...
SourceStanford Medicine·JournalGASTROENTEROLOGY·DateOct 23, 2012
A new study found that lactoferricin4-14, a milk protein, reduces colon cancer cell growth and DNA damage by prolonging the cell cycle and increasing DNA repair. This suggests that milk's cancer-preventive effects may be linked to its ability to promote DNA repair in normal cells.
SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalJournal of Dairy Science·DateOct 3, 2012
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New studies report that robotic-assisted bladder procedures and minimally invasive colorectal operations can improve outcomes in older patients. Robotic-assisted bladder surgery, which was previously not offered to patients over 80, showed a seven-day hospital stay and only three complications within 90 days.
New research findings show that rural colon cancer patients are more likely to receive late-stage diagnosis and inferior treatment, leading to poorer outcomes. Rural residents also have higher odds of dying from colon cancer than urban patients.
Researchers have discovered a link between reactivated R-spondin proteins and colon cancer development, potentially leading to more personalized therapies. The discovery involves gene mutations that trigger cell proliferation in the colon.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Academic Health Center·JournalNature·DateAug 23, 2012
Two Johns Hopkins scientists, Cynthia Sears and Peter Searson, received $500k combined for their projects addressing neglected areas of cancer research. Sears aims to explore bacterial causes of colon cancer, while Searson develops a lab-on-a-chip platform to study metastasis.
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Scientists have identified a link between E. coli bacteria and colon cancer, with approximately two-thirds of patients with colon cancer carrying specific strains of the bacteria. The bacteria carry pks genes that produce a toxin that damages DNA in the gut lining, promoting cancer development.
SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalScience·DateAug 16, 2012
A new study has found a significant increase in rare de novo genetic mutations in individuals with testicular cancer, suggesting these mutations may be indicative of conditions that result in reduced fertility. The researchers propose that the paradigm of a de novo germline disease etiology may be less applicable to late-onset cancers.
SourceCell Press·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics·DateAug 2, 2012
Researchers discover antibodies to malaria surface protein PfEMP1 mediate human immunity; CCL25 pathway suppresses colon cancer metastasis; and a retargeted botulinum toxin inhibits hormone production in acromegaly.
SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateAug 1, 2012
The study found that colon and rectal cancers have nearly indistinguishable genomic alterations, leading researchers to group them as one type of cancer. Several recurrent genetic errors contribute to colorectal cancer, with potential targets for treatment identified including genes ERBB2 and IGF2.
SourceNIH/National Cancer Institute·JournalNature·DateJul 18, 2012
A new study supports CT colonography as a screening tool for colon cancer in Medicare-aged patients, detecting 9.3% of abnormal growths of cells. The procedure also identified extracolonic findings in 2.9% of patients and may increase screening compliance rates by 15% if covered.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·DateJul 1, 2012
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A large population-based randomized trial found that flexible sigmoidoscopy screening reduced overall colorectal cancer mortality by 26% and incidence by 21% compared to usual care. The test detected 24% of diagnosed cancers with fewer side effects than colonoscopy.
SourceNIH/National Cancer Institute·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 21, 2012
A web-based video instructional program significantly improves patient compliance with colonoscopy screenings, cutting no-show rates by up to 40%. The study found that patients who watched the video were more likely to arrive prepared and cancel appointments less frequently, leading to better outcomes for cancer detection and treatment.
A new laxative-free CT colonography technique has been shown to be effective in detecting high-risk polyps, with an accuracy comparable to traditional colonoscopy. The procedure uses computer-aided systems to virtually cleanse and analyze images, reducing discomfort and preparation requirements.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateMay 14, 2012
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Researchers found that a comprehensive care management program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may not be safe or suitable for patients, as it led to excess mortality. In contrast, laxative-free colonography proved accurate in detecting most significant lesions and eliminated a major barrier to colon cancer screening. ...
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateMay 14, 2012
A study of 7,424 privately insured colon cancer patients found that managed care presence and hospital competition increased the likelihood of laparoscopic surgery, which lowered costs. The researchers also discovered a 10% increase in HMO penetration was associated with a 10.3% increase in laparoscopy utilization.
SourceGeorge Washington University·JournalCancer·DateMay 10, 2012
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that physical activity is associated with reduced mortality in breast and colon cancer patients. The research suggests that exercise may provide benefits such as improved insulin levels, reduced inflammation, and enhanced immunity for cancer survivors.
SourceJournal of the National Cancer Institute·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateMay 8, 2012
A study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center found that women with low levels of fetal cells have a 70% lower risk of breast cancer, while those with high levels have a four-fold increased risk for colon cancer. The biological reasons behind this contradictory effect are unknown and require further investigation.
SourceFred Hutchinson Cancer Center·JournalEuropean Journal of Cancer·DateMay 3, 2012
Researchers at Michigan State University found that prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide can significantly reduce the severity of colitis in mice. The prebiotic stimulates beneficial bacteria growth, leading to a 50% reduction in inflammation and abnormal cells, precursors to colon cancer.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalJournal of Nutrition·DateMay 3, 2012
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Dr. Scott Waldman has received a CURE grant to develop a molecular diagnostic test that identifies patients who will benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, reducing racial disparities in colon cancer mortality. The test uses guanylyl cyclase C as a biomarker and could help stratify patients into more targeted treatment groups.
Researchers found that gamma and delta-tocopherols in vegetable oils prevent cancer formation and growth in animal models. Alpha-tocopherol supplements, however, showed no such benefit in preventing these types of cancer.
SourceRutgers University·JournalCancer Prevention Research·DateApr 23, 2012
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University identified a set of master switches, called Variant Enhancer Loci (VELs), that regulate key genes in colon cancer. VELs are epigenetic changes that can potentially be reversed and may play a role in determining individual susceptibility to colon cancer.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalScience·DateApr 12, 2012
Researchers have identified a key gene, TAK1, in KRAS mutant colon cancers that promotes disease progression. Pharmacological inhibition of TAK1 shows strong killing of tumor cells with minimal effects on normal cells.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·DateApr 3, 2012
A new non-invasive technology, stool DNA (sDNA) testing, is being studied in a five-year clinical trial to detect colon cancer in its earliest stages. The test aims to improve colon cancer screening rates and decrease mortality from the deadly disease by complementing colonoscopy.
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·DateApr 2, 2012
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A study by University of Kentucky researchers found that colorectal cancer screening rates were higher in the Appalachian population with multiple morbidities compared to those with no morbidities. The study revealed a dose-response relationship between the number of morbidities and the prevalence of colon cancer screening.
SourceUniversity of Kentucky·JournalSouthern Medical Journal·DateMar 20, 2012
A study found that hospitals in Ontario with higher spending on intensive care and specialists had lower death rates, hospital readmissions, and better quality of care for severely ill patients. Higher-spending hospitals also saw longer lengths of stay and more medical specialist visits.
A survey of over 1,000 gastroenterologists found that pressure to increase colonoscopy volume negatively affects procedure quality and safety. Gastroenterologists reported reducing time examining the colon wall or aborting difficult procedures due to production pressures.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy·DateMar 12, 2012
Scientists have developed a new aspirin compound called NOSH-aspirin that curbs the growth of 11 different types of human cancer cells in culture and shrinks human colon cancer tumors by 85% in live animals without adverse effects. The hybrid is more potent and safer than classic aspirin, requiring lower doses to be effective.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters·DateMar 8, 2012
Researchers at Temple University found that high-fat diets alter metabolic pathways in healthy colon tissue, leading to increased colon cancer risk. Epigenetic marks on genes involved in breaking down carbohydrates and lipids were retrained in normal tissue from patients with colon cancer.
SourceTemple University·JournalCancer Prevention Research·DateMar 7, 2012
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Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have identified distinct genetic patterns between cancer of the appendix and colon cancer. The study found that gene expression profiles differ significantly between the two types of cancer, suggesting a need for fresh approaches to treatment.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateMar 7, 2012
Virtual colonoscopies are comparably effective to standard colonoscopy in detecting colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps. The Colon Cancer Alliance and ACR urge Medicare to cover seniors for screening CT colonography, which is endorsed by the American Cancer Society.
SourceAmerican College of Radiology·JournalRadiology·DateFeb 23, 2012
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that removing polyps by colonoscopy prevents not only colorectal cancer development but also deaths from the disease. Patients who underwent the procedure had a 53% lower death rate from colorectal cancer compared to those without removed polyps.
SourceMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateFeb 22, 2012
Researchers at MGH Cancer Center have discovered a potential treatment target for KRAS-mutant colon cancer, which may lead to new strategies for treatment-resistant tumors. Targeting TAK1 and BMP pathways may induce tumor cell death, offering hope for patients with KRAS-dependent colon cancers.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalCell·DateFeb 16, 2012
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Researchers have identified an imbalance in the HNF4A gene variant as a potential biomarker for colon cancer. The study suggests that certain genetic variations may make individuals more susceptible to the disease, and drugs targeting Src kinase activity could potentially prevent or treat it.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 9, 2012
Researchers found that rats given daily multivitamin and mineral supplements showed an 84% reduction in pre-cancerous lesions and did not develop tumors when exposed to carcinogens. The study suggests that regular supplement use could help protect against colon cancer, giving cancer patients valuable guidance.
SourceCanadian Science Publishing·JournalCanadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology·DateFeb 3, 2012
A 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary coupe was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, raising $120,000 for cancer research at TGen. The funds support research into colon and prostate cancer in memory of Russ and Brian Jackson.
SourceThe Translational Genomics Research Institute·DateJan 25, 2012
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Scientists found that caffeoylquinic acid derivatives from mate tea induce apoptosis in human colon cancer cells, reducing markers of inflammation. The study suggests mate tea has potential as an anti-cancer agent and may be beneficial for other diseases associated with inflammation.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalMolecular Nutrition & Food Research·DateJan 23, 2012