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Colon Cancer, Symptoms of Colon Cancer and Treatment. Latest news on colon cancer tests, chemotherapy and detection. Updated research on colorectal cancer signs and early symptoms.
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To establish the diagnostic accuracy of the X-ray procedure, researchers conducted a study comparing optical colonoscopy (OC) or computed tomographic colonography (CTC), which requires a laxative bowel preparation.
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March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Just in time for suggestions to the public that they get their colonoscopy screening, a survey finds some doctors feel pushed from demand for the procedures, which could mean lower quality cancer screening. In surveys, physicians identified high stress levels, hard work, inadequate time for pre-examination of patients and lack of rooms for adequate patient recovery time at their facility. Some physicians reported their colleagues strayed from normal procedure because of production demands.
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Researchers know eating a high fat diet increases the risk of colon cancer, but until now they haven't known why. A new study from Temple Felts Institute for Cancer Research suggests fatty foods, sugar and carbohydrates lead to epigenetic changes in cells that lead to cancer.
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. March is colorectal cancer awareness month. The ACP released a statement to help patients and physicians understand the risks and benefits of colonoscopy and other tests for the disease, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
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In a first study, researchers found a cocoa rich diet protected rats from colon cancer. The finding suggests antioxidants in raw cocoa might promote colon health.
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A recent news release touts the potential benefits of drinking Yerba mate tea toward colon cancer prevention. However, what the release does not mention is that Yerba mate tea is also listed as a carcinogen toward the development of other types of cancers as well.
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Eating a diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables is considered one of the top recommendations for averting many types of cancer, including colon cancer.
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People with high blood sugar levels and Type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk for many health problems, including certain types of cancers. Often, diabetics carry excess weight and body fat which increase the risk of cancer as well. A new study of postmenopausal women link elevated blood sugar levels and an increased risk of colorectal cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
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A new meta-analysis that included 25 studies and 2 million participants shows high fiber cereals and whole grains - 3 servings a day - can lower the chances of colorectal cancer as much as 17 percent. Fiber in the diet each day can also cut the chances of heart disease.
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Researchers say they have proven aspirin can reduce the chances of colon cancer by 50 percent. Scientist studied people at high risk for bowel cancer from a hereditary condition known as Lynch syndrome. Next, they plan to find out what the optimal dose is for lowering the chances of bowel cancer.
