Colon Cancer:
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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Jun 3rd, 2009
With a pre-emptive, prophylactic skin regimen, patients who receive panitumumab for treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer may be able to avoid some of the skin-associated toxicities.
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Jun 1st, 2009
The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea, and few adopted strategies to reduce drug cost burdens after joining the clinical trial.
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Jun 1st, 2009
The combination of chemotherapies 5FU and oxaliplatin compared to 5FU alone after surgery for colon cancer decreases colon cancer recurrence and promotes longer survival for patients under 70 — but not for those who are older.
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May 18th, 2009
Nearly nine million people watched a special documentary dedicated on how Farrah Fawcett copes with her anal cancer and to her farewell message to the American public. According to friends, Farrah cried watching that documentary. She bravely documented her three year battle with anal cancer with an home camera.
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May 13th, 2009
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided as of yesterday not to cover CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening. CMS issued its final decision memo yesterday that reiterates the coverage denial stating, "The evidence is inadequate to conclude that CT colonography is an appropriate colorectal cancer screening test under § 1861(pp)(1) of the Social Security Act."
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May 2nd, 2009
Researchers are trying to test ways to improve colorectal cancer screening participation among patients age 50 and older who are treated within the OSU Primary Care Network.
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Apr 27th, 2009
The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced a new on-line resource to enhance awareness of colon and rectal (colorectal) cancer risk and genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer.
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Mar 27th, 2009
The Michigan Department of Community Health recognizes March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Michigan, is largely preventable, beatable, and treatable.
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Mar 13th, 2009
One of the most important things to know about colorectal cancer detection is that screening should be done before you have any symptoms, University of Iowa experts emphasized today.
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Mar 13th, 2009
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in this country, not counting skin cancers. However, through screening and early detection it can be effectively treated.
