People at average risk for colon cancer shouldn't take aspirin or painkillers like ibuprofen to try to prevent the disease, a federal task force advises, because of the risk of bleeding and other potential health problems.
Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have uncovered a genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer. The discovery could lead to greater accuracy in predicting who is at risk for the disease, experts say.
Method shows promise for early detection of pancreatic cancer
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Optical technology developed by a Northwestern University biomedical engineer shown to be effective in the early detection of colon cancer now appears promising for detecting pancreatic cancer, the fourth most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Stem Cells May Be at Root of Cancer
At the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer, researchers discussed new discoveries suggesting that stem cells in leukemia, breast, and colon cancer are at the root of many tumors.
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