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Gallstones risk factor for colon tumours by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm People with gallstones appear to be at an increased risk of colon tumours called adenomas, which eventually develop into cancer over a period time, if not removed. Studies in the past have reported a moderately increased risk of colorectal adenoma in patients who have undergone gallbladder removal. But very few studies have investigated Read on »

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Noninvasive Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial by Medline Plus Posted Thu 28 Oct 2010 1:00pm THURSDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A new noninvasive test to detect pre-cancerous polyps and colon tumors appears to be more accurate than current noninvasive tests... is a "Holy Grail" of colon cancer research. In a preliminary trial, the new test was able to identify 64 percent of pre-cancerous polyps and 85 percent of full-blown cancers Read on »

What Screening Tests Are Available For Colon Cancer? by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm , fiberoptic scope into the anus. The walls of the rectum andsigmoidportion of the colon are checked for tumors. A flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure may detect: About half of all colon tumors Nearly all rectal tumors If doctors discover a growth ortumorduring this procedure, abiopsywill be performed. During a biopsy, a small tissue sample is removed Read on »

Noninvasive Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial by HealthFinder Posted Thu 28 Oct 2010 10:00am THURSDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A new noninvasive test to detect pre-cancerous polyps and colon tumors appears to be more accurate than current noninvasive tests... is a "Holy Grail" of colon cancer research. In a preliminary trial, the new test was able to identify 64 percent of pre-cancerous polyps and 85 percent of full-blown cancers Read on »

Gene Test Might Predict Colon Cancer's Return by HealthFinder Posted Tue 18 Jan 2011 12:00pm TUESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- A genetic test seems able to identify which people with stage II colon cancer face a higher risk of recurrence, German researchers report... already undergone surgery for stage II or stage III colon cancer underwent the test and were followed for an average of eight years. Only 5 percent of patients with stage II Read on »

What Is Colon Cancer And Colon Cancer Treatment by Healthy Living .. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 30 Mar 2009 3:20pm

1 Comment in the body. Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer as it’s regularly known as is cancer which starts in the digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI) system. A colon’s primary responsibility... cells. Every cancer is different depending on where it occurs, so colon cancer will generally progress at a different rate, cause different symptoms, and respond to different Read on »

Low-Dose Aspirin Boosts Accuracy of Colon Cancer Test by Medline Plus Posted Tue 07 Dec 2010 4:00pm TUESDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Stool tests that can detect blood from colorectal tumors are more accurate for patients on a low-dose aspirin regimen, which is known to increase... occult blood tests in detecting advanced colorectal neoplasms, tumors that can either be malignant or benign. Participants were given stool collection instructions and devices Read on »

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Breast Cancer; Stool DNA Testing & Cancer of the Colon & Rectum by Robert W. Posted Sun 08 Feb 2009 8:55pm Health Report: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Breast Cancer Stool DNA Testing & Cancer of the Colon & Rectum "A critical weekly review of important new... there are several available options for colorectal cancer screening, colonoscopy remains the “gold standard” screening test, as it allows for evaluation of the entire colon and rectum Read on »