http://www.coloncancersolutions.com Colon Cancer Solutions Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:43:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A growing body of evidence supports the use of CT colonography for colon cancer screening and a U.S. panel should reverse its decision to not endorse the procedure, according to the CT Colonography Coalition. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6167.html A Las Vegas man who has battled his bank with fighting stage 4 colon cancer is giving up on his home. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6166.html Commissioner Beaufort Bailey wanted to vote on resolution to put a Forsyth County library bond referendum on the November ballot.  He couldn't while hospitalized for colon cancer. So, commissioners took the meeting to him. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6165.html Dr. Emina Huang with the University of Florida College of Medicine has received a $1.52 million grant to fund research into the origins of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6164.html What's Your Reaction? "I talked to Oprah about this right after the colonoscopy results came back," Oz tells PEOPLE. "Her main question, classic Oprah, was, 'I don't care about this stuff. Are you okay? That's the bigger question.' Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6163.html The doctor tells PEOPLE Winfrey was prompted to get a colonoscopy - right away Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6162.html Bismarck High School science teacher Ryan Bleth hasn`t missed a day of class yet. While that`s really not that amazing, it is pretty amazing when you consider Bleth is not only teaching, he`s also fighting colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6160.html The Center for Colon Cancer Research at the University of SouthCarolina sponsored "Shop Talk," a hair show designed to spreadawareness about colon cancer, on Aug. 28 at The Cinema inOrangeburg. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6161.html He's the ultimate health guru, but Dr. Mehmet Oz just faced a health scare of his own: colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6159.html An inexpensive drug that's already used to treat type 2 diabetes could find new life as a cancer fighter, with two new studies suggesting it fights off colon cancer and even prevents lung cancer in smokers. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6158.html Dr. Oz finds himself in the unfamiliar role of Patient when "The Dr. Oz Show" returns for its second season on Tuesday, September 7.  As part of the second season premiere, the Emmy Award-winning host, who turned 50 in June, undergoes a colonoscopy to emphasize the critical role they ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6157.html "This was a shakeup," he tells PEOPLE after a routine examination finds a precancerous polyp Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6156.html Researchers at the Faculty of Health Sciences have succeeded in decoding the genetic key that gives particular intestinal cells their identity. With this knowledge of the complex network of genes the researchers now hope to stop colon cancer by activating special anti-cancer genes. Colon sloughs lining The intestines have to ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6155.html Joseph A. Frick, president and chief executive of Independence Blue Cross, will retire Dec. 15, the company told employees in an e-mail Tuesday afternoon. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6154.html Eugene “Geno” Leroy Conway, aged 66 of Fountain Hills left the party Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at the Eckstein Hospice of the Valley Center after a 10-year battle during which he: moved from Conifer, Colo., gained new friends, saw his daughter graduate the University of Arizona, got a great tan ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6153.html The World Cancer Research Fund says thousands of cases of cancer could be avoided if people walked more. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6152.html A woman whose phony day care operations defrauded the state of more than $350,000 was ordered released from prison early Tuesday because she is dying of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6151.html Garland and his brother Cedric were the first to demonstrate that vitamin D deficiencies play a role in cancer and other diseases. Frank C. Garland, the UC San Diego epidemiologist who, with his brother Cedric, was the first to demonstrate that vitamin D deficiencies play a role in cancer and ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6150.html Researchers have succeeded in decoding the genetic key that gives particular intestinal cells their identity. With this knowledge of the complex network of genes the researchers now hope to stop colon cancer by activating special anti-cancer genes. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6149.html Bismarc Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6148.html The intestines have to work properly if we are to benefit from the food we eat. Digestive juices must be secreted, the food broken down into smaller components and then transported through the gut wall and onwards to muscles and organs. The lining of the gut is coated in epithelial ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6147.html Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health Sciences have succeeded in decoding the genetic key that gives particular intestinal cells their identity. With this knowledge of the complex network of genes the researchers now hope to stop colon cancer by activating special anti-cancer genes. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6146.html This past Saturday, conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck marched on Washington. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6145.html As the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada, colorectal cancer is a disease that is closely linked to a western world lifestyle. However, it is possible to prevent the majority of colon cancers by way of simple modifications to how we live. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6144.html Teams made up of a woman and men, batting for a cause to raise money for Debbie Peltier that has been diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. Organizers held a fundraiser in the World Gym Parking lot to raise money for Dustin Cheney's daughters. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6143.html When it came time for Donald Kliewer to choose a profession, he took two factors into consideration: the need to commute to college and his favorite subject at school.So he went to Millersville and embarked on a long career teaching math in Manheim Township School District.Even after retiring in 199 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6142.html BRISTOL — Bristol Hospital has recently made several additions to its medical staff. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6141.html Schieffer: Critics of Stem Cell Research Are Like Skeptics of Galileo's Telescope More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6140.html Bowling, beer and good times keep the customers returning to Hartfield Lanes. And much of that success can be attributed to the Berkley business' charismatic former owner, Harry E. Hartfield. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6139.html Kathy Brown was in her late 40s when she died in January 2009, about a year and a half after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6137.html By ZACH SILKA BLADE SPORTS WRITER If anybody knows what it's like to live in a snow globe, constantly having your world turned upside down and shaken wildly, it's Michael Mathews. On Aug. 18, the University of Toledo redshirt freshman walk-on quarterback from Walbridge tore the anterior cruciate ligament in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6138.html All of the money raised will go to the colon cancer prevention project, a local non-profit dedicated to spreading awareness about colon cancer and prevention. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6135.html Janet Park wanted to be cremated after her death. All the papers were in order. But the funeral home just assumed that Park's elderly aunt would make the decision about the disposal of her remains — not Ann Caldwell, her partner of 22 years. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6136.html Put your taste buds to the test Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6134.html Gail Caldwell captures writers' contradictory nature when she calls them "shy egomaniacs." Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6133.html (WHAS11) -- Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in Kentucky, Indiana and the entire country.    This Saturday it's Walk Away from Colon Cancer at Iroquois Park. And Louisville’s first lady, Madeline Abramson joined Kelsey Starks with the details. The Walk Away from Colon Cancer and 5k ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6132.html Former Lake Elsinore Councilman Robert Schiffner died Wednesday of colon cancer. He was 86. Mr. Schiffner was diagnosed with cancer about three months ago and had been undergoing chemotherapy. He began hospice care about a week before his death, said his stepdaughter, Kimberly Slane. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6131.html Eight key signs of cancer which should be investigated immediately have been identified by scientists. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6130.html The National Cancer Institute has identified clinical criteria that should be used for identifying individuals who might benefit from genetic screening to see if they have an inherited susceptibility to colorectal cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6129.html Friends Tanya Shepherd and Kelley Pennycook both died of cancer on the same day last year. Now, family and friends are picking up the torch. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6128.html Who: Janet Beth Pfefer, 58, of Overland Park. When and how she died: July 1, of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6123.html A Mexican judge has found the former state police director in the western state of Michoacan innocent of charges he helped a drug gang. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6127.html Enzo Biochem said today that its Enzo Clinical Labs division has been awarded a license to provide clinical diagnostic services in Pennsylvania, the first of several states for which Enzo has applied for licensure. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6122.html AFTER years of running races for cancer charities for fun, driving instructor Bryan Mitchell is now tackling the Blenheim 10k race as a survivor — after colon cancer almost stopped him dead in his tracks. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6126.html Colon Cancer Solutions is hosting a cycling, running and walking event to raise awareness about colon cancer this weekend while also celebrating survivorship. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6120.html Dwight Bowling, who stepped away from coaching last season while battling colon cancer, has returned to lead the Sulligent Blue Devils with a different perspective on life and football. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6125.html The American Cancer Society and the University of South CarolinaCenter for Colon Cancer Research will host "Remember When?", a1960's- inspired showcase of hair and health, on Saturday, Aug. 28,at The Cinema Room in Orangeburg. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6124.html Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - In the latest newsmaker: the fight against colon cancer. On August 28, it's Walk Away from Colon Cancer at Iroquois Park.          The walk and race start at 9 a.m. The phone number for more information is 290-0288. You can also visit http://www.coloncancer.org .     Link to ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6121.html Pamela Sakuda, 57, was anxious and depressed. After two years of intensive chemotherapy for late-stage colon cancer, and having outlived her prognosis by several months, she'd finally lost hope. She was living in fear and was worried how her impending death would affect her husband. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6119.html The incidence of rectal cancer increased 3.8% per year between 1984 and 2005 among individuals age 40 and younger while the incidence of colon cancer remained unchanged, according to a new study. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6118.html Rectal cancer rates may be on the rise in people younger than 40, according to a new study that examined more than 30 years of data from a national cancer registry. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6117.html Although the numbers are still low, they have been rising steadily for the last 20 years. And scientists have yet to identify a reason. Rates of rectal cancer in people younger than 40, although low, have been rising steadily for the last 20 years for reasons that are mystifying scientists, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6116.html Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, claiming the lives of 53,000 Americans every year. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6114.html ( American Cancer Society ) A new analysis has found that while colon cancer rates have remained steady over the past several decades among people under the age of 40, rectal cancer rates are increasing in this population across races and in both sexes. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6115.html Meet Leisa Marshall, a professor at Valdosta State who organized a 5K run in honor of cancer patient Steven Brogdon Sr. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6113.html "DeeRich" could be heard at nightclubs and in radio commercials. He had colon cancer and died at age 45. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6107.html MANILA, Philippines - Filipina model Alexandra Escat hogged the Google searches of netizens in the country last week after making the front page of a British tabloid for being "touchy-feely" with 50-year-old Prince Andrew, a man twice her age. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6112.html Increased screening for colorectal cancer in Kentucky has resulted in a significant decline in both Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6106.html Qiu and her family. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily Li Chang Er (L) telling Qiu she could overcome her illness with a strong willpower. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6110.html Who: Ryan Dale Goddard, 29, of Kansas City. When and how he died: Aug. 2, of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6108.html Doctors are recommending that older American get screened for colon cancer. Casey Bortnick has more. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6109.html Santa Monica Police Officer Derek David Morton, of Valencia, laid his weary body down on August 14, 2010, after a valiant two-year battle with metastatic colon cancer. He was surrounded by love his whole life, and his family was by his side for his final journey. "He had an extraordinarily ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6111.html Days after an area woman learned that she had beaten colon cancer, her life was cut short by a drunk driver. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6105.html The smell of food at the Kentucky State Fair is tempting, but in the midst of all that, some come to find out about their health. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6104.html Decoy protein helps to fight cancer in mice by stopping muscle breakdown. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6103.html A new study led by Yale University in the US found that an ancient four-herb Chinese herbal remedy first described 1,800 years ago reduced gastrointestinal toxicity and boosted the antitumor effect of the chemotherapy drug CPT-11 (irinotecan) in mice with colon cancer. A paper on the study was published in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6102.html Elsevier, the world's leading publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, today announced an exclusive partnership with The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to provide a complete series of computed tomography modules through Mosby's Imaging Suite for technologists' continuing education. This partnership will provide technologists access ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6101.html Men and women 18 older who have been diagnosed with Stage I or II colon cancer and undergone surgery in the past year are invited to participate in a national research study comparing the use of rosuvastatin (Crestor) to a placebo. The study is being conducted at the Advocate Lutheran ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6100.html And his family joins him in a relentless fight against cancer Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6099.html Filed under: News Black Voices recently learned of the passing of actress and singer Dana Dawson , who died of colon cancer at the age of 36. Dawson was a theater actress who had a role on as understudy of the character Mimi in the National Tour of the Tony ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6096.html It's hard to know the right thing to say when someone becomes diagnosed with cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6097.html PREPARING to break the hearts of 31 women who have just been handed hurleys is every mans worst nightmare, but an Irish singing sensation is still managing to take it all in his stride. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6095.html By Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent Wednesday, August 18, 2010 BROOKSVILLE Without a liver transplant, Steve Davey's days likely are numbered. The 59-year-old English and speech teacher and girls' volleyball coach at Springstead High School is suffering from sclerosing cholangitis, a rare liver disease, said Davey's wife, Becky. Most ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6094.html The search for a new doctor just became easier thanks to a new local online resource. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6093.html In 2007, just two years after being diagnosed and treated for colon cancer, Bob Coffee discovered his disease had metastasized to his liver. After his oncologist noticed the strain the chemotherapy sessions was placing on his body, she suggested a different form of treatment. Today, the retired convenient store owner ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6091.html Could frequent trips to your favorite burger joint increase your cancer risk? According to new research, a diet that is high in processed and red meat may lead to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. The recently published study gathered information from a large U.S. prospective cohort of more than ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6092.html Diether Ocampo has a simple message to ex-wife Kristine Hermosa who is reportedly tying the knot with Oyo Sotto. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6089.html SYLVA This might be the only season Smoky Mountain soccer coach Dolphus Brown wants one of this players to be selfish. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6090.html It might not be the most pleasant topic for the dinner table, but it could allow you to have a lot more of those enjoyable evening conversations. Experts estimate that if everyone were screened for colon cancer, we could save about 20,000 lives a year. Cancer - Colorectal cancer - ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6087.html Ask an expert questions and check out our tips and resources. Health - Colorectal cancer - Cancer - United States - Colonoscopy Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6088.html Well, that totally blew me away. I never expected such a huge response to my question about vitamin D, but my mailbox has been jammed with your information and advice. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6086.html Mayor Binay said he's not yet ready to enter into a new relationship More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6085.html SYLVA This might be the only season Smoky Mountain soccer coach Dolphus Brown wants one of this players to be selfish. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6084.html Investigation into the incidence of colon cancer in Siouxlandcommunities brought some surprising information to Mercy MedicalCenter-Sioux City's clinical program team. But a concerted effortto educate the public (Colonoscopies Save Lives!), thanks in largepart to a grant from the American Cancer Society , has helped toturn the tide against this deadly ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6098.html For the second time in four months, a road that leads to a family's home in Stokesdale has washed out. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6083.html "Survivor: Africa" Winner Joins Initiative to Raise Awareness, Money to Fight Disease Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6082.html Acting on a complaint from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ordered five companies to temporarily halt their sales. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6081.html FORT PIERCE A 41-year-old Fort Pierce woman who police say attempted suicide by jumping off the Seaway Drive Bridge early Tuesday had colon cancer, according to Fort Pierce Police reports. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6080.html GREAT FALLS -Mary Licht, a Great Falls native who is battling cancer, recently managed to overcome one of her biggest fears by becoming a mermaid at Great Falls' famous Sip-n-Dip Lounge in the O'Haire Motor Inn. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6079.html Ann Smolowe, 51, a former Westport resident and the senior managing director for leadership giving in Dartmouth College's Office of Development, died Aug. 14, 2010, at her home in Norwich, Vt., after a two-year battle with colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6078.html A recent analysis may help determine which colon cancer prevention treatments are most effective. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6077.html There's no evidence that acai supplements can make people quickly lose a lot of weight, the FTC says. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6075.html The FTC announced on Monday a court-ordered temporary injunction against Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc., the maker of Acai Advanced, and four affiliated companies which market a variety of acai berry supplements and "colon cleansers." More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6076.html The Chief Scientist added the company to the Biomedical Photonics program led by Given Imaging and Medigus. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6073.html Colon cancer survivor Kimberly Bradstreet of Columbia shows TRAC commissioners some of her prescription medicines that would be taxed under their proposal. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6072.html MANILA - Veteran character actor Charlie Davao, father of Ricky Davao, passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 76. Cavite Rep. Lanie Mercado confirmed that Davao expired around 11:30 a.m. at the Philippine General Hospital. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6074.html Ghazi Algosaibi, Saudi Arabia's consummate statesman and liberal writer, died Sunday at the age of 70 from stomach cancer, relatives said. A former ambassador to Britain, Mr. Algosaibi often represented his country at international forums and was known for Saudi Arabia - Middle East - Ambassador - Great Britain ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6071.html Forbes' series on cancer drug failures singles out the company unfairly, Pfizer says. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6070.html If the early growths that turn into colon cancer are found and removed, it could mean a patient never has to develop colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6069.html New research is uncovering the age-defying, disease-fighting, fat-blasting superpowers of common foods you already love. Health - Conditions and Diseases - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders - Cholesterol and Other Fats - Vitamin Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6068.html IZA Calzado denied that her dad is dying of colon cancer. It is not the reason why she is selling her house in Acropolis which she acquired from Rufa Mae Quinto. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6066.html Ghazi Algosaibi, Saudi Arabia's consummate statesman and liberal writer, died Sunday at the age of 70 from stomach cancer, relatives said. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6067.html Diagnosed with colon cancer a few days shy of his 27th birthday, Eddie Dwyer chronicles his daily struggles with the disease in a highly public way. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6065.html Ted Stevens , former U.S. senator who helped shape modern Alaska with federal laws and billions in federal dollars. Stevens was killed Monday night in a plane crash. He was 86. Stevens served in the Senate for 40 years, longer than any other Republican. He was known as a fierce ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6064.html AFTER years of running races for cancer charities for fun, driving instructor Bryan Mitchell is now tackling the Blenheim 10k race as a survivor after colon cancer almost stopped him dead in his tracks. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6063.html A daily dose of aspirin can prevent cancer in people with a genetic disorder that increases their risk of developing the disease, scientists say. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6062.html South Carolinians reacted on Friday to proposals from the state's tax realilgnment commission. The panel is considering a host of changes to the state's tax code in an effort to make it broader and flatter. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6061.html It made sense that the founder of the Woodward Dream Cruise, the quintessential grassroots event, was a plumber with simple tastes. Nelson House died of colon cancer at his Ferndale home on Thursday, nine days before the 16th annual Dream Cruise on Aug. 21. He was 69. Click here for more ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6060.html Lou Smit, a longtime police detective who was called out of retirement to help investigate the 1996 slaying of JonBenet Ramsey, the 6-year-old beauty pageant winner, but resigned after concluding that the police had wrongly focused on her parents, died Wednesday in Colorado Springs. He was 75. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6059.html Lou Smit, a longtime police detective who was called out of retirement to help investigate the 1996 slaying of JonBenet Ramsey, the 6-year-old beauty pageant winner, but resigned after concluding that the police had wrongly focused on her parents, died Wednesday in Colorado Springs. He was 75. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6058.html In its early stages, colon cancer has no warning signs. A family history of colon cancer or a history of polyps indicates a need for regular checkups and examinations of the colon beginning at an earlier age than is normally recommended. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6055.html Diana Eileen Chiaverini, 51, died June 19, 2010, in Southern California after a tough and courageous battle with colon cancer. At the time of her diagnosis, Diana was given only a month to live but through willpower and treatment, she was able to spend several months more with her son ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6057.html Korean stars paid their final respects to fashion design icon Andre Kim, who died of colon cancer and pneumonia on Aug. 12. He was 74. Kims wake is being held at the Seoul National University Hospital. His death came as a shock to his friends and family. Kim was undergoing ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6056.html He came out of retirement to investigate the 1996 murder, but resigned after concluding that the police had wrongly focused on the parents. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6054.html Women who use estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy don't appear to be at increased risk of dying from lung cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6053.html Top South Korean fashion designer Andre Kim has passed away at the age of 75. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6052.html The 6-foot-6 right-hander had modest success as a pitcher for the Pirates, then found success as a soft-spoken announcer and an expert interviewer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6051.html South Korean fashion designer Andre Kim has died at the age of 75, his son said Friday. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6050.html Last June, Brenda Jane Bedry was shocked to be diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Shock quickly turned to practical matters when the high cost of traditional and alternative cancer therapies galvanized the 60-year-old grandmother into action. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6049.html Colonoscopies have become a common procedure for adults to screen for colon cancer. But, not all colonoscopies are created equal. Dr. Stephen Eskin with Coral Gables Hospital performs a new procedure called the minimally invasive complete colonoscopy. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6048.html A large waistline more than doubles the risk that people in their 40s will develop precancerous cells in the colon, according to Korean researchers. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6047.html Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Nelson King, a former pitcher and announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. He had been battling several health problems for the past couple of years, including colon cancer and pneumonia. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6046.html Nellie King, a former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and broadcaster who later became the sports information director and golf coach at Duquesne University, has died after several years of health problems that included colon cancer and pneumonia. He was 82. King's death was confirmed by Duquesne, where King worked from 1975-92 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6045.html Former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster, Joseph "Nellie" King, 82, died Wednesday morning. King passed away after a lengthy battle with colon cancer and pneumonia. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6044.html Duquesne University athletic spokesman Dave Saba announced King's death Wednesday, after battling colon cancer and pneumonia. King worked as the Pittsburgh school 's sports information director from 1975 to 1992 and its golf coach for 16 years before retiring in 2004. He also was color commentator for the radio broadcasts ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6043.html The colon cancer Vectibix did not improve survival in head-and-neck cancer, maker Amgen announced t More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6042.html A roundup of relevant posts from other blogs. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6041.html She was a housekeeper in a hotel. She did this for 46 years, or since the time I was in first grade vacuuming, making beds, cleaning tubs, sinks and toilets. Forty-six years. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6040.html A benefit for Burlington resident Nicole Cobb who is battling colon cancer is 4-11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Woodies Tavern, 10020 Demia Way off Mount Zion Road. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6039.html A DNA-based colon cancer test may help to diagnose the disease earlier , reports the New York Times . Instead of relying on mutational testing, a new test from Madison, Wis.-based Exact Sciences looks for highly methylated DNA. In cancer cells, the Times says, DNA is usually less methylated, except ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6038.html How to indulge in your favorite cheese platters without ruining your waistline. Food - Home - Cooking - Shopping - Recreation Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6036.html Melanoma survivor Shonda Schilling wants to educate kids about the sun. Skin cancer - Melanoma - Cancer - Conditions and Diseases - Health More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6037.html Drugs used in hormone replacement therapy are a mixed bag of risks and benefits, as studies occasionally point out. But for women who are concerned about colon cancer, hormone therapy might be a good idea. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6035.html A new generation of tests now in development would evaluate stool samples before a colonoscopy is called for. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6034.html The man they knew as "Rexie" was a fiery debater, a passionate teacher, an ardent politician and always a committed friend. Former city Coun. Paul Rexe died Monday after a battle with colon cancer. He was 67.[ ] More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6031.html Ground zero workers who sued the city for health problems learned how much, under a deal, they would be compensated. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6033.html Far fewer women take hormone replacement therapy than did a decade ago, but the drugs are a mixed bag of risks and benefits, as studies occasionally point out. For women who are especially concerned about colon cancer, hormone therapy might be a good idea. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6028.html Hundreds of people hit the streets in their skivvies, taking part in a 5K run in boxer shorts to raise awareness about colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6032.html "His death was unexpected," said actor Ricky Davao, whose father Charlie succumbed to colon cancer on Sunday morning. Charlie was 75. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6029.html Veteran actor Charlie Davao succumbed to colon cancer on Aug. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila. The news was confirmed by Cavite congresswoman Lani Mercado as relayed to her by actor Tirso Cruz III, reported abs-cbnNEWS.com. In an interview, Jackie Lou Blanco, ex-wife of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6030.html Veteran character actor Charlie Davao, father of actor Ricky Davao, passed away at the Philippine General Hospital Sunday after battling colon cancer for months. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6026.html MANILA, Philippines - Veteran character actor Charlie Davao, father of Ricky Davao, passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with colon cancer, radio dzMM reported. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6027.html Veteran actor Charlie Davao is suffering from colon cancer, reported an article published in Journal Online, Aug. 6. His son, Ricky Davao, said the cancer was detected December 2009. He added that Charlie has not undergone chemotherapy for fear of the pain such a treatment gives. Although Ricky said they ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6025.html MANILA, Philippines - Veteran character actor Charlie Davao, father of Ricky Davao, is still alive following rumors that he has succumbed to colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6024.html TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - The National Cancer Institute awarded a $1,784,878 grant to an Arizona Cancer Center researcher to study colon cancer and develop a new therapy treatment, according to a press release. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6023.html Gregory E. Goeken, 64, of Lake St. Louis, Mo., father of a Lafayette resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at his residence. He had colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6022.html Nashua, N.H.-based image and analysis solutions company iCAD Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the companys VeraLook computer-aided detection product used to analyze virtual colonoscopy exams. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6021.html One surgeon fights to save a colon cancer patient's life. Cancer - Colorectal cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Gastrointestinal More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6020.html Blowing off several colonoscopies was a life-threatening move for one patient. Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Gastrointestinal - Colorectal Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6018.html Anemia, a common blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels, has long been associated with those suffering from colorectal cancer. But researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that, more than a symptom of active disease, low hemoglobin levels can actually indicate a potential for colon cancer years before it's ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6019.html 25 years ago today, 1985: For the second time in three weeks, the nation has heard the jarring news that President Reagan has cancerthis time a common and easily curable form of skin cancer that is far less worrisome that the colon cancer discovered earlier. Reagan himself disclosed Monday that ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6017.html NORTH HAVEN Colon cancer: Its not sexy and its a topic not many people want to talk about. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6016.html James Edward "Jamie" Odom did all he could to fend off retirement from Dallas Fire-Rescue during his two-year battle with colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6015.html NORTH HAVEN Colon cancer: Its not sexy and its a topic not many people want to talk about. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6014.html A firefighter struggles with a diagnosis of colon cancer on tonight's "Boston Med" (at 10 p.m. on Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6013.html Genomic Health officials said this week that after several years of rapid growth for the company's flagship Oncotype Dx assay for node-negative, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, it anticipates "more modest" growth for that business in the US over the next year. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6012.html The Nevada Health Division has received a $600,000 grant to enhance screening programs for colorectal cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6011.html Anemia, a common blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels, has long been associated with those suffering from colorectal cancer. But researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that, more than a symptom of active disease, low hemoglobin levels can actually indicate a potential for colon cancer years before it's ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6010.html MIDDLETOWN After a hard-fought battle with cancer, 23-year-old Molly McMaster traveled from New York to Colorado to raise money and awareness about colon cancer on inline skates. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6009.html MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - 08/03/10) - UB.com is gearing up to deliver another awesome 'Second Sundays' online fundraiser, this time to support Philadelphia man, Jason La Monaca, who's been battling colon cancer now for four years. The August 8th $10 buy-in event at UB.com is scheduled for 14:45 ET, and will ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6008.html Yeah, they look pretty sinister. In case you didn't know already, sodium nitrate and sodium nitritea food additives and preservatives which are found naturally in many leafy greens have, like pretty much anything we put in our bodies, been criticized as dangerous in large doses. The World Cancer Research fund ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6007.html Anemia, a common blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels, has long been associated with those suffering from colorectal cancer. But researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that, more than a symptom of active disease, low hemoglobin levels can actually indicate a potential for colon cancer years before it's ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6006.html JOLIET Four years ago, then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama called them "veterans of the Cold War" and pledged to help them receive compensation. But today, many former workers at Blockson Chemical Co. in Joliet and their survivors still have not been paid from a fund created in 2000 to make ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6004.html JOLIET, Ill. (AP) Four years ago, then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama called them veterans of the Cold War and pledged to help them receive compensation. But today, many former workers at Blockson Chemical Co. in Joliet and their survivors still have not been paid from a fund created in 2000 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6005.html Fund created a decade ago to compensate Blockson Chemical employees, survivors Former Joliet chemical workers still waiting to be paid after exposure to high levels of radiation. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6003.html A group of Beaverton boys is trying to take down colon cancer one cup of lemonade at a time. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6002.html Dianne Zemnicky hands out a small card each time she performs a random act of kindness. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6001.html (HealthDay News) -- The general rule is that most people don't need to be screened for colorectal cancer until the age of 50. But for some who meet certain criteria, earlier screening is recommended. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/6000.html Micromedic's subsidiaries are developing diagnostic molecules for colon cancer, breast cancer, and diabetes. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5999.html CANCER doctors here are set to start a multi-centre clinical trial across Asia to see how effective Aspirin is in reducing colon cancer from recurring. Announcing this on Tuesday, the National Cancer Centre here is working with local hospitals and medical centres in China, India, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5997.html He was an expert in gerontology, the study of aging, and thanatology, the study of dying, death and bereavement A Hood College professor who inspired and influenced thousands of students, Dana Cable was the driving force behind the school's thanatology graduate program Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5998.html After she did a little celebration dance, Suzie Knudsen wanted more than anything to tell her husband about her first hole in one. Denny Knudsen, however, died of colon cancer in April 2009 at age 68, so he wasnt there to More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5995.html LOWER MANHATTAN, New York A holy Mass was celebrated in memory of President Corazon Aquino at the San Lorenzo Chapel in New York Sunday. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5996.html Four years ago, then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama called them "veterans of the Cold War" and pledged to help them receive compensation. But today, many former workers at Blockson Chemical Co. in Joliet and their survivors still have not been paid from a fund created in 2000 to make amends for ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5993.html Fund created a decade ago to compensate Blockson Chemical employees, survivors Many former Joliet chemical workers and their survivors have not been paid from a fund created after the workers were exposed to radiation. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5994.html As Julie Huston recuperates from brain surgery, her neighbors and friends are providing assistance in quiche form. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5992.html Q. How prevalent is colorectal cancer? Does it favor one gender over another? Why is 50 the magic age for screening? A. According to state health officials, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in Connecticut men and the third most common cancer diagnosed in Connecticut women. It ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5991.html Cancer patients from rich communities have better survival rates than patients from poor ones, according to new Canadian research. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5990.html In my last post (which you can read by clicking on this LINK) I wrote about and supported Dr. David Gill for Congress in the Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5989.html TV host-actress Kris Aquino on Sunday said she and former husband, cager James Yap, had stopped loving each other "a long time ago." Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5988.html After a rash of tragedies befell family members two years ago, Erin Jeter suggested to her brother, John Hogan, that the family might be cursed. Mr. Hogan, known for his warmth, grew suddenly terse. "Don't say that," she recalled him saying. "We have so much love, we have so many ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5987.html Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III visits the tomb of his mother, former President Corazon Aquino, in commemoration of her first death anniversary at the Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, Aug. 1, 2010. Corazon Aquino, revered by the Filipinos as the country's mother of independence, died of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5986.html MANILA - THE Philippines on Sunday remembered the late Corazon Aquino, who led the nation in crushing a brutal dictatorship and whose death exactly a year ago propelled her son to the presidency. President Benigno Aquino led family and friends in a special mass that celebrated the heroism of his ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5983.html GLENS FALLS -- Andrew Hudon blasted through a blue tape at CityPark, climbed the steps of the gazebo and hoisted his biketriumphantly in the air after completing a 2,200-mile trek fromColorado to raise awareness and money for colon cancerresearch. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5985.html A year after her death, tributes to the late President Corazon Cory Aquino came in many poignant formsfrom a President who vowed to uphold his mothers legacy to a retired policeman who got up early just so he could sing many of her favorite songs by her tomb. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5984.html Filipinos paid tribute Sunday to democracy icon Corazon Aquino, who helped lead a 1986 "people power" revolt that ousted a dictator and whose death last year became a springboard for her son's triumphant run for the presidency. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5980.html President Benigno Aquino III on Sunday dared critics of the Truth Commission to take the issue to the Supreme Court if they want to challenge the constitutionality of the creation of the fact-finding body. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5982.html The Philippines have remembered Corazon Aquino, who led the nation in crushing a brutal dictatorship. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5981.html The Philippines have remembered Corazon Aquino, who led the nation in crushing a brutal dictatorship. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5979.html The Philippines on Sunday remembered the late Corazon Aquino, who led the nation in crushing a brutal dictatorship and whose death exactly a year ago propelled her son to the presidency. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5977.html President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Sunday led his family and hundreds of yellow-clad supporters in commemorating the first death anniversary of his mother, former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5978.html Diane Keating Huss, Barbara Huss, Katie Huss and the new pastor of James Island Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. Earl A. Bland, are standing by the grave of John Huss, who died June 22 of colon cancer at 48. They are animated. They joke a little. They laugh. Click here for ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5976.html RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 31 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers advise using highly sensitive fecal occult blood tests to economically screen for colon cancer. Colorectal cancer - Faecal occult blood - United States - Cancer - Health Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5974.html The Philippines will today mark one year since the death of democracy heroine Corazon Aquino, a momentous event that is still being felt as it propelled her son to the presidency. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5975.html Security was tightened Sunday at the La Salle Greenhills in Mandaluyong City, where President Benigno Simeon Aquino III was to lead activities marking the first death anniversary of his late mother, former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5972.html One of the main responses to the studys findings is to point out that the adequate intake of calcium plays an important role in building and maintaining bone mass, and that the study published in the BMJ should not cause consumers to doubt the importance of calcium supplements in maintaining ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5973.html PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- On Tuesday, Portland's Babe Ruth All-Stars leave for the New England Regional Tournament in Quincy, Massachusetts. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5971.html Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Saturday unveiled a massive photo mosaic of his mother, the late president Corazon Aquino, in a tribute just before the first anniversary of her death. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5969.html MANILA -- President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III will lead his family in a Mass at the La Salle Greenhills in San Juan City today, Sunday, to commemorate the first death anniversary of their mother, former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino. read more Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5970.html MANILA -- President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III will lead his family in a Mass at the La Salle Greenhills in San Juan City today, Sunday, to commemorate the first death anniversary of their mother, former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino. read more Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5967.html Royal Oak -- The Colon Cancer Alliance will pass out boxer shorts for racers participating in today's Undy 5000 5K race to wear as they run to raise awareness of colorectal cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5966.html MANILA - The Philippines will mark on Sunday one year since the death of democracy heroine Corazon Aquino, a momentous event that is still being felt as it propelled her son to the presidency. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5968.html There will be a bike show, a Harley Davidson children's fashion show, sport memorabilia silent auction and live music. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5965.html Philippine President Benigno Aquino has unveiled a massive photo mosaic of his mother, the late president Corazon Aquino, on the first anniversary of her death. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5961.html A year after she breathed her last, former President Corazon C. Aquino is remembered this Saturday by a nation inspired by her iconic status as a champion of democracy. In her death, Tita Cory was honored as a heroine by Filipinos, pouring into the streets dressed in yellow and drenched ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5962.html 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5963.html President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III on Saturday unveiled a massive photo mosaic of his mother, the late president Corazon Aquino, in a tribute just before the first anniversary of her death. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5964.html President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III arrived at the Quirino Grandstand Saturday afternoon to lead the unfurling of a photo mosaic to honor his mother, the late former Presidnet Corazon "Cory" Aquino, on her first death anniversary. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5960.html Habang wala si Kris Aquino sa bansa ay kung anu-anong balita ang lumabas tungkol sa kanya. Kasama na rito ang pagli-link sa kanya sa iba't ibang lalaki na kinabibilangan ng ilang artista at pulitiko tulad ni Senador Francis Escudero. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5959.html Peter Barry Lawrence pointed a BB gun at a bank teller and was surprised at the amount of bravado that surged through him. He threatened to shoot anyone who followed him out. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5958.html The Philippines will on Sunday mark one year since the death of democracy heroine Corazon Aquino, a momentous event that is still being felt as it propelled her son to the presidency. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5957.html A report released by the American Cancer Society says that the state isn't spending enough on anti-tobacco programs, however. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5956.html Yellow-flowering trees were planted on Friday in front of the Aquino residence on Times Street in Quezon City as part of the commemoration of the late President Corazon Aquino's first death anniversary. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5955.html MANILA, Philippines - Instead of watching President Benigno Aquino III solve the country's ills in the next 100 days, a group calls on Filipinos to do their part in nation-building with the re-launch of the "People Power People" Program. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5954.html The mail has poured into Charles Barone's home, giving him a virtual Hallmark stock of cards. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5953.html A broad range of scientific research has demonstrated that an adequate intake of calcium plays an important role in building and maintaining optimum bone mass, and a recent meta-analysis published online in the British Medical Journal should not cause consumers to doubt the value of calcium supplements for maintaining bone ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5952.html Michigan Michigan falls short on legislative remedies to fight cancer, though it received top scores for its law banning smoking in workplaces and increasing taxes on tobacco, the American Cancer Society said in a report Thursday. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5951.html Harry C. Press Jr., 78, a Howard University radiologist who successfully fought for the racial integration of a swimming pool in his former Silver Spring neighborhood, died July 4 at his home in Bethesda. He had complications from colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5950.html KOTA BARU: Galas assemblyman Che Hashim Sulaima has been admitted to the intensive care unit of the Perdana Specialist Hospital here due to colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5949.html Michigan falls short on legislative remedies to fight cancer, though it got top scores for its new law banning smoking in workplaces including bars and restaurants, and increasing taxes on tobacco, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5948.html KOTA BAHARU, July 29 Galas assemblyman Che Hashim Sulaima has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Perdana Specialist Hospital here due to colon cancer. State Assembly Speaker Datuk Nasuruddin Daud, when contacted by Bernama, said the Pas assemblyman was admitted to the hospital two or three ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5947.html By MARK ZABORNEY BLADE STAFF WRITER Chris A. Henderson, who for 15 years helped adults without a college education find a foothold at the University of Toledo, died Sunday in her West Toledo home of colon cancer. She was 59. She was associate director for the office of undergraduate admission ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5944.html An alarming new report shows Montanans aren't getting the health tests they need. That's why one pathologist wants everyone to know breast and colon cancer screenings can save lives. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5943.html Community turns out for firefighters in time of need PITTSTON - The mail has poured into Charles Barone's home, giving him a virtual stock of greeting cards.Since the Pittston firefighter learned in May that he had colon cancer, family and friends have Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5945.html SENIORS WALKING PROGRAM, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-558-6859. Arlington - United States - Virginia - Counties - Business and Economy Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5946.html The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two new reports saying too many Americans are not being screened for breast and colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5942.html UPDATE: Hospira 2Q Earnings Surge, But Sales Light Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5941.html How to distinguish between a cold or allergy; the hospital, your care coordinator. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5940.html Exact Sciences Corp. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5939.html Artists and activists came together at Adam's Morgan strength training spot, STROGA, last night to crush colon cancer and celebrate patients, survivors and caregivers with Chris4Life. Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Organizations - Gastrointestinal More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5938.html A new predictive marker which could help doctors to decide whether breast cancer patients would benefit from chemotherapy has been identified by a team of scientists.The study, part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday), shows for the first time how this molecular ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5937.html BUFFALO, NY -- On the outside, you may not know the pain and suffering that Pastor Robert Baines is dealing with every single day. He is not shy about his health issues. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5935.html Russell Harris, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at UNC and a member of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, wrote an editorial in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute about a study concluding that CTC or "virtual" colonoscopy is not cost effective compared with colonoscopy if reimbursed at the same ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5931.html ( University of North Carolina School of Medicine ) Russell Harris, M.D., M.P.H., professor of medicine at UNC and a member of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, wrote the editorial in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5930.html ( Journal of the National Cancer Institute ) Computed tomographic colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is not cost-effective if reimbursed at the same rate as colonoscopy, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5936.html I went to a doctor for a preliminary consultation for a colonoscopy. The entire procedure was to be covered by a state agency because I am 57 years old; have no health insurance; and a family history of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5933.html POCATELLO Tony Scott Hansen, varsity girl's basketball coach at Highland High School, passed away from colon cancer on Sunday. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5934.html Yuk Sum Chung, a colon-cancer survivor, is writing a memoir about her battle. But it serves a greater purpose: therapy. To better craft her story, she attended the Creative Writing Seminar put on by the University of Iowa School of Social Work over the weekend. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5932.html Axela Inc., an innovator in systems that multiplex protein biomarker testing in clinical research and diagnostics, has acquired Xceed Molecular, developer of the award-winning Ziplex® System for gene-expression analysis, the Breast Cancer Prognostic Assay, and Colon Cancer Xpress chip. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5929.html WELLAND There was no way Pete Voynovich was missing out this year. The retired Welland professional firefighter had his tandem bike ready, and wife Connie by his side, to participate in the second annual ride For Pete's Sake.[ ] More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5928.html A West Concord softball team is keeping a local man's legacy of kindness, softball and all things small town alive by dedicating a softball field in his honor Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5927.html Prof Shamgar Ben-Eliyahu, head of Tel Aviv University's department of psychology is testing a cocktail of drugs to prevent the negative effects of stress responses to colon cancer surgery. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5926.html Michael Allan Gladding Jr., husband of Villa Gladding and a resident of Hemet, Calif., passed away peacefully at home after losing his 2-year battle with colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5925.html It's a silent disease that kills almost 50,000 people every year. But if the early growths that turn into colon cancer are found and removed, it could mean a patient never has to develop colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5924.html In observance of Colon Cancer Awareness month in March, the Endoscopy Center at Robinwood raffled off a gift basket to raise funds to donate to a charity of the doctors of the Endoscopy Center's choice. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5923.html A team of scientists at GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the GE, has launched a study with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) one of the worlds premier cancer centres, to better understand the early stages of colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5922.html Scientists have created a new tool to help doctors detect colon cancer sooner. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5921.html A Lamar resident recently fought a battle with colorectal cancer, discovering that she had stage two colon cancer and a "pancake" tumor. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5920.html A team of scientists at GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the GE, has launched a study with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) one of the world's premier cancer centers, to better understand the early stages of colon cancer. The goal is to yield new insights that improve ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5919.html ( American Friends of Tel Aviv University ) Professor Shamgar Ben-Eliyahu, head of Tel Aviv University's Department of Psychology, has opened on a new frontier in cancer research: he is recruiting colon cancer patients for a new clinical study which will test a cocktail of drugs to prevent the negative ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5917.html The author is wondering when all of the competitive bikers will stop being here. Seriously, those shorts arent flattering, few of you are really sponsored, and its too hot to not just cruise, roll around town on a single gear, a fat seat and no risk of colon cancer, just ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5918.html ALAMEDA, Calif.----BioTime, Inc. announced today that on August 1, 2010 the Company will be offering for sale 21 new stem cell products for research use only. These products will include the novel stem cell lines: E120 expressing the gene LGR5 useful in colon cancer drug discovery, EN16, T43, RAD20.5, RA-SKEL8, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5916.html La Scala says the Spanish tenor Jose Carreras will sing at the famed Milanese opera house for the first time in 14 years for a benefit concert later this year. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5915.html NISKAYUNA, N.Y.----A team of scientists at GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the GE , has launched a study with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, one of the worlds premier cancer centers, to better understand the early stages of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5914.html While researchers have known that obesity increases the risk for the development of colon cancer, the underlying molecular mechanisms have remained unclear. Now, for the first time, a collaborative study of researchers at the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine at Temple University's College of Science and Technology ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5913.html An advisory panel said that Avastin was not helping breast cancer patients, though it may still be used to treat other cancers. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5912.html An advisory panel has voted 12 to 1 to recommend that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoke their approval of the blockbuster cancer drug Avastin -- known generically as bevacizumab -- for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Food and Drug Administration - Breast cancer - Health - Bevacizumab ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5911.html Developing cancer drugs is really, really, really hard. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5910.html The findings could predict who will get the disease and even lead to new therapies to prevent it. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5909.html A team led by a Northwestern University biomedical engineer has found that combining novel optical technologies with a common colon cancer screening test may allow doctors to more accurately detect the presence of colon cancer, particularly in women. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5908.html Last month, FOX5 shared Jeffrey Martinez's story, who lost his home while struggling with stage four colon cancer, and was forced to move into a small apartment with his wife and two children. This weekend, he received an unexpected visit from none other than RobinHood 702. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5907.html A team led by a Northwestern University biomedical engineer has found that combining novel optical technologies with a common colon cancer screening test may allow doctors to more accurately detect the presence of colon cancer, particularly in women. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5906.html Monday July 19, 2010 North Adams Transcript For two North County residents, cycling across the state to raise money for cancer care and research as part of the 31st annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is personal. Jeffrey Grandchamp, 45, of Adams has a good friend battling colon cancer, while Samuel Smith, 48, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5905.html In a report published in the July 2010 issue of the American Society for Clinical Oncology Post, new recommendations on the use of the drug cetuximab have been issued after officials halted enrollment in a phase III clinical trial in patients with spread of colon cancer into regional lymph nodes ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5904.html Vitamin D surfaces as a news topic every few months. How much daily vitamin D should a person get? Is it possible to have too much of it? Is exposure to the sun, which is the body's natural way of producing vitamin D, the best option? Or do supplements suffice? ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5903.html Singapore has arrested a British author as part of a criminal defamation investigation related to his book on the city-state's death penalty policy, police said Monday. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5902.html Exact Sciences Corp. Posted on:16 Jul 10 Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq:EXAS), a company focused on the early detection and prevention of colon cancer, is pleased to welcome Daniel J. Levangie, Lionel N. Sterling and David A. Thompson to the companys board of directors. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5901.html One of the last and perhaps, most miraculous, survivors of the Halifax Explosion has died. Annie Welsh, also known as Ashpan Annie, passed away in a Halifax seniors residence over the weekend. She was 95. She was a great survivor. She was a really courageous person, said Janet Kitz, a ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5900.html A little East Texas girl gets recognized for her tireless efforts to raise money for cancer research. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5899.html ORLANDO, Fla. Lance Armstrong is one of the most inspiring stories in sports history. Lance Armstrong is a fraud. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5898.html Hundreds of Mid-Michigan residents gathered at Hawk Island County Park to celebrate survivorship. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5897.html A man walking slowly with his partner, arm in arm, in matching black leather jackets down a path at Golden Gate Park had a simple explanation for his presence at Sunday's 24th annual AIDS Walk. "It saved my life," Michael Pullis, 45, of San Francisco, said of Golden Gate ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5896.html Friends and family held the 3rd Annual Steve Gomez Wiffle Ball Tournament Saturday in hopes of raising money to help pay for a headstone for Steve's burial site and to start a scholarship fund at Most Precious Blood School, the school Steve and his friends all went to growing up, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5895.html Many of the nation’s top high school football players will gather in Williamsburg, Va., this week, and you know who has been invited to attend the festivities. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5894.html Participants walk a lap following the opening ceremony for the Relay for Life on Saturday at Edmonds Sports Complex. Cancer survivor Veronica Sheldon found a lump in her breast through a self-examination in 2008 when she was only 35. As a mother of two, she was devastated to learn she ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5893.html A torrent of secrets had been hidden behind Mayor Jayne Peters' almost-perfect public faade. The family's house had almost been foreclosed on three times in the past year. Jayne Peters was about to be investigated for personal charges on a city-issued credit card. Daughter Corinne's "graduation present" was really a ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5890.html BEAUTY AND THE BEAST To save her father, a Frenchwoman (Josette Day) offers her life to a nobleman (Jean Marais) under a beastly curse in Jean Cocteaus breathtaking 1946 adaptation of the famous fairy tale. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5891.html Eighth in a series to preview Stoddard County's Relay for Life event July 30-31 Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5892.html I WOULD like to share with you some tips which I learned at two conferences that I attended recently. The first was the annual conference of the Society of Anti-Aging, Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine; and the second was that of the Healthy Ageing Society. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5889.html To most Chattanooga night owls, Sandy the Flower Man is an icon of the downtown scene. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5888.html CASAR One by one cars lined the parking lot for a girl that has touched their hearts Carey Heavner. On Saturday, dozens came out to Casar Park for Hope for Carey FUNdraiser. After battling colon cancer for the past year, the Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5887.html For her daughter Nicoles 36th birthday Sunday, Dianne Zemnicky is trying to spread some kindness. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5886.html Starting in January, policyholders won't have to pay copays, deductibles or coinsurance for many screenings and evaluations that are considered preventive. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5885.html RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 17 (UPI) -- Half the people in North America and Western Europe get insufficient amounts of vitamin D, an international expert on vitamin D says. Nutrition - Health - Vitamins and Minerals - Nutrients - Western Europe Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5884.html LOS ANGELES, Saturday 17 July 2010 (Bernama) -- More than half the people in North America and Western Europe get insufficient amounts of vitamin D, said an international expert on Vitamin D Anthony Norman, reports China's Xinhua news agency. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5883.html Debra Bohnson was running on the track at Colby College during the Special Olympics when one of her competitors stumbled and fell behind her. She stopped, helped the girl up and held her arm so they could cross the finish line together. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5882.html Long before Reinata Walaza did the chicken waddle windup and kicked the ball that scored her South African teams first goal at a soccer tournament here yesterday, she and her teammates, ages 47 to 84, had to overcome maladies such as arthritis and cancer, make multiple hourslong trips from their ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5881.html ERWIN The theme for this years Unicoi County Relay for Life event was Lights, Camera, Cure! Movie-themed booths, such as booths themed around Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Forrest Gump, circled the filed inside Unicoi County High Schools track Friday night. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5880.html The specialist: Dr. Elissa Gretz-Friedman on women's health. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5879.html In a report published in the July 2010 issue of the American Society for Clinical Oncology Post, new recommendations on the use of the drug cetuximab have been issued after officials halted enrollment in a phase III clinical trial in patients with spread of colon cancer into regional lymph nodes ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5876.html WELLAND Firefighters and their families will pedal their hearts out next weekend for Pete's sake. The second annual For Pete's Sake ride will take place Sunday, July 25, in honour of Welland professional firefighter Pete Voynovich.[ ] Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5878.html MADISON, Wis.----Exact Sciences Corp. , a company focused on the early detection and prevention of colon cancer, is pleased to welcome Daniel J. Levangie, Lionel N. Sterling and David A. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5877.html The reminders of Stephanie Phillips' calling in life were everywhere Thursday morning at the funeral for the Kickapoo High School girls' basketball coach. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5874.html Cheryl Burnett has kept a low profile since retiring from coaching three years ago and returning to the Ozarks from Michigan. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5875.html Washington, July 16 : A health expert has said that more than half of the world's population gets insufficient vitamin D. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5873.html In January, Craig resident Bev Rubley lost her brother, Roger Snyder, after a five-year battle with colon cancer. She will hit the Moffat County High School track in his memory today and Saturday with Team Birthday 365 as part of the Craig Relay for Life. Rubley, a skin cancer survivor, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5872.html More than 2,000 people filled the Second Baptist Church Thursday to celebrate the life of Stephanie Phillips, who died Saturday after a nearly three-year battle with colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5871.html The Netherlands native, 76, was a respected referee and board member in Minnesota soccer associations. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5870.html WASHINGTON----Third graph, first sentence of release should read: For many years, John courageously battled Parkinsons disease and later pancreatic cancer with heroic resilience and courage. . Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5869.html Deputy mayor Peter Chirico returned to council chambers this week after a brush with cancer and serious post-surgery complications. But Chirico, now cancer-free, isn't finished fighting the disease.[ ] More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5868.html Vitamin D surfaces as a news topic every few months. How much daily vitamin D should a person get? Is it possible to have too much of it? Is exposure to the sun, which is the body's natural way of producing vitamin D, the best option? Or do supplements suffice? Link ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5867.html From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight, to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled Wednesday. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5866.html As part of federal health-care reform, private insurers will soon be barred from charging co-pays or deductibles for certain cancer screenings, blood pressure exams, routine vaccinations and a range of other preventive health services, under new rules announced Wednesday by the Obama administration.The rules take effect for new health plans ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5865.html The News-Leader asked readers to submit their memories of Stephanie Phillips, the Kickapoo High School girls' basketball coach, who died Saturday at age 36 following a three-year battle with colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5861.html WEDNESDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) -- New private health plans must cover preventive services such as blood pressure tests and cancer screenings with no cost-sharing requirements for consumers, according to new U.S. regulations issued Wednesday. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5864.html Cost savings could be coming this fall to a doctor's office near you. First lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday a plan for free preventative health care services, a part of the Affordable Care Act, which goes into effect in September. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5863.html WASHINGTON (AP) First lady Michelle Obama is announcing better health insurance coverage for preventive care, from counseling for kids who struggle with a weight problem to colon cancer screenings for their middle-aged parents. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5862.html (PhysOrg.com) -- Colorectal cancer is the third biggest cancer killer in the United States, killing an estimated 50,000 people every year, according to the American Caner Society. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5860.html SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- A well-known southwest Missouri women's basketball coach has died after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Thirty-six-year-old Stephanie Phillips, who coached at Springfield Kickapoo High School, died Saturday evening. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5859.html In observance of Colon Cancer Awareness month in March, the Endoscopy Center at Robinwood Medical Center raffled a gift basket to raise funds to donate to a charity of the doctors of the endoscopy center's choice. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5858.html Kickapoo girls basketball coach Stephanie Phillips lost her battle to colon cancer on Saturday night. Sunday, those close to her reflected on her in a tribute. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5857.html More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. But rates for breast cancer screening remain stuck, according to a government report released this week. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5856.html Know the answer? Share your knowledge and answer this Colon Cancer question. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5855.html ATLANTA -- More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. Meanwhile, rates for breast cancer screening remain stuck on a higher plateau, according to a government report released Tuesday. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5854.html Health officials say more older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5853.html ATLANTA More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. Meanwhile, rates for breast cancer screening remain stuck on a higher plateau, according to a government report released today. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5852.html ATLANTA - More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. Meanwhile, rates for breast cancer screening remain stuck on a higher plateau, according to a U.S. government report released Tuesday. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5851.html More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5845.html At least 10,000 people and possibly far more die in the United States each year because they have not been screened for colon or breast cancer, according to a government report released on Tuesday. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5847.html By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5849.html TUESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- While more Americans are being screened for colon and breast cancer than ever before, millions aren't getting the tests and thousands are dying needlessly as a result, according to U.S. health officials. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5846.html Dear Dr. Donohue: Could vitamin B-12 in skin patches be provided for all of us with pernicious anemia so that we wouldn't have to suffer from monthly injections? Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5850.html The Mentor Fire Department had a softball tournament last year to help the family of Firefighter Matt Henk, who died in August after a four-year fight with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5848.html For the last six years, Jim Dolan of Ann Arbor has participated in the Ann Arbor Relay for Life. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5844.html CLIFTON HEIGHTS When cancer-stricken Jason LaMonacas friends raised more than $2,000 by running a half-marathon, they had to talk him into taking the money for his use. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5843.html In suburban Cook County, the 10 percent sales tax - among the highest in the nation - was rolled back half a percentage point this week. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5842.html Community mourns loss of Doris Whitcomb, local philanthropist. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5841.html Ann Reynar, the woman whose chemotherapy treatments were delayed because of an oncologist shortage in Edmonton, died Thursday at her home in Leduc, Alta. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5840.html Ann Reynar, the woman whose chemotherapy treatments were delayed because of an oncologist shortage in Edmonton, died Thursday at her home in Leduc, Alta. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5839.html Teaming up with the University of Missouri, IBM is developing a cloud-computing environment where scientists can collaborate on and share information about their genome research. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5838.html A cancer patient who received an apology from Alberta Health Services' boss Stephen Duckett for having to wait for treatment has died. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5837.html A South Dakota State University scientist's research shows an extract made from a food plant in the Brassica family was effective in alleviating signs of ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel condition, in mice. The ongoing study by associate professor Moul Dey in SDSU's Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences - ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5836.html A South Dakota State University scientist's research shows an extract made from a food plant in the Brassica family was effective in alleviating signs of ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel condition, in mice. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5835.html Washington, July 2 : A new research has shown that an extract made from a food plant in the Brassica family was effective in alleviating signs of ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel condition, in mice. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5834.html (Photo: Juan Carlo) Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5833.html Pre-orders are currently being taken for a Colon Cancer Awareness specialty license plate. The license plate is to increase awareness of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5832.html SACRAMENTO, - Paul Thiebaud, a prominent art dealer who owned galleries in San Francisco and New York, has died. He was 49. Staff at his San Francisco gallery say he died Saturday in Sacramento of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5831.html Smoking, an established risk factor for colon cancer, may induce specific epigenetic changes and gene mutations that may be involved in the development of colon cancer, according to an online study published in the Journal of The National Cancer Institute. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for colorectal cancer, with ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5830.html ( Journal of the National Cancer Institute ) Smoking, an established risk factor for colon cancer, may induce specific epigenetic changes and gene mutations that may be involved in the development of colon cancer, according to an online study published June 29 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5829.html TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists report that smoking may boost the risk of colon cancer in older women by causing certain genetic mutations. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5828.html CLIFTON HEIGHTS Last week, Jason LaMonaca, who has been battling colon cancer for four years, was at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and received the news that the treatment he had been receiving was not working and the disease had metastasized to his lungs. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5827.html Elsinore girls volleyball coach Kim Horton faced a tough battle off the court. Horton refused to let that take away from what her team was doing on the court. Horton was diagnosed with colon cancer during the middle of the season, and she underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5826.html Home > Topics > How Fast Can Colon Cancer Develop? How fast can colon cancer develop? Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5825.html Robo-call reminders can be an inexpensive way to increase colon cancer screening rates by 30 percent, according to a Portland-based Kaiser Permanente study that included some Clark County residents. The study involved nearly 6,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Oregon and Washington who were overdue for screening. Half received up to ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5824.html CLIFTON HEIGHTS Last week, Jason LaMonaca, who has been battling colon cancer for four years, was at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and received the news that the treatment he had been receiving was not working and the disease had metastasized to his lungs. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5823.html I guess in some ways, this column has become something between a sermon and a confessional. And youve learned that colon cancer is an almost completely preventable cancer if you get a regular colonoscopy. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5822.html A few months after being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, Kevin Craft had a choice to make: Undergo serious surgery that would leave his body forever altered or let the cancer take his life. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5820.html Event gets to bottom of colon cancer education. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5821.html Simple, automated telephone reminders can increase colon cancer screening rates by 30 percent, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study funded by the National Cancer Institute that appears in the July print edition of Medical Care. The study - which is the first to examine whether automated ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5818.html Simple, automated telephone reminders can increase colon cancer screening rates by 30 percent, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study funded by the National Cancer Institute that appears in the July print edition of Medical Care. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5819.html THURSDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Automated telephone reminders can increase colon cancer screening rates by 30 percent, research shows. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5815.html ( GolinHarris International ) Simple, automated telephone reminders can increase colon cancer screening rates by 30 percent, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study funded by the National Cancer Institute that appears in the July print edition of Medical Care. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5816.html Antoinette Cobb overcame colon cancer to become a star hurdler at Louisiana Tech University and an award-winning student/athlete. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5817.html Know the answer? Share your knowledge and answer this Colon Cancer question. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5814.html The human body contains more bacteria than it does cells. These bacterial communities can have a positive effect on our health, by training our immune systems and helping to metabolize the foods we eat. But they can also set us up to develop digestive disorders, skin diseases, and obesity. Read more ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5813.html A shift in the balance between the 'good' bacteria and the 'bad' bacteria that populate our gut could be a harbinger of colon cancer, suggests a new study. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5812.html SPOKANE, Wash. - Prior research on the link between coffee and cancer has yielded mixed results. Some studies, for example, have found lower rates of kidney and ovarian cancer among coffee drinkers, while there appears to be no effect for colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5811.html Chief battled colon cancer for five years Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5810.html The "bad" bacteria conquering the "good" in the microbial battle of the intestines could be a sign of heightened risk of colon cancer, a study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5809.html A new study suggests that a shift in the balance between the "good" bacteria and the "bad" bacteria that populate our gut could be a harbinger of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5808.html Home > Topics > How Many People Die Of Colon Cancer? How many people die of colon cancer? Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5805.html LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Schmoozing with President Barack Obama has become a regular occurrence for Connecticut forward Maya Moore. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5806.html Schmoozing with President Barack Obama has become a regular occurrence for Connecticut forward Maya Moore. Moore and her Huskies teammates met with Obama for a second straight year in May after the team won its second consecutive NCAA championship. "We haven't lost a game since he came into office," Moore ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5807.html Casey Bortnick tells us about some options that colon cancer patients have for surgery. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5804.html Musician Shaun Hague will mix the classic sounds of Eric Clapton with helping a friend in need Wednesday, June 23, at a tribute/benefit concert at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5802.html Scott and Jennifer Walden sat in the surgeon's office waiting for word about his colon cancer. The surgeon took a diagram of the abdomen and began circling spots on it. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5801.html John Feliciani is Winterthur's constant gardener. Longevity and loyalty literally run in his blood.Feliciani, 60, is the fourth generation of his family to work at the acclaimed decorative-arts museum and garden, formerly Henry Francis du Pont's country estate, near Wilmington. Three of those generations - he's the last - have ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5803.html The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office accepted assistance checks in the amount of $250 each last week for two of its deputies who are battling colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5800.html Micromet Inc. , a 17-year-old biotechnology company with no medicines on the market, is attracting attention from product-hungry drugmakers. The lure: a technology for fighting cancer without using toxic chemicals. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5799.html In nutritional medicine, fibre is recognised as an essential bulk nutrient just like protein, carbohydrate and fats. However, too much fibre could bring about a reduction in the absorption of micro-nutrients. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5798.html ENOCH - Jere Ayers of Enoch was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in 2005 with a prognosis of 3-6 months to live without undergoing chemotherapy. The doctors said if he opted to do chemo, he had only a 5 percent chance of making it two more years. Click here for more ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5797.html Sister Rita Jarrell is a living miracle -- a cancer survivor five times over. Today, the 66-year-old Ursuline nun inspires others as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5796.html Sarah Jenkins recently peered into a genetic crystal ball and got a glimpse of her potential future. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5795.html Home > Topics > What Is Stage 4 Colon Cancer? What is stage 4 colon cancer? Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5794.html Home > Topics > How Do People Get Colon Cancer? How do people get colon cancer? Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5793.html Shares of drug developer Curis Inc. fell Wednesday after the company said a potential colon cancer treatment failed to meet its goal in a midstage study. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5792.html Roche Holding AG and Curis Inc.s experimental treatment for cancers with an overactive gene mutation failed to help patients in a study of colorectal tumors. Curiss shares fell 45 percent. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5791.html Drug developer Curis Inc. said a potential colon cancer treatment failed to meet its goal in a midstage study. The study is being conducted by Curis' partner Roche and that company's Genentech unit. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5790.html The Curis cancer drug, GDC-0449, is partnered to Roche, which is also running studies in other cancer types. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5789.html Home > Topics > What Is Colon Cancer? What is colon cancer? More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5788.html Grand Junction, Colo. After lung cancer, colon cancer is the next deadliest of all cancers, killing up to 50,000 thousand people a year. Thats about the same number of people who live in the city of Grand Junction. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5787.html In Reply: Drs Moore and Gibbs question whether older patients with stage III colon cancer should receive adjuvant chemotherapy containing oxaliplatin. They also wonder whether the low rates of treatment we observed in older patients represent wise clinical judgment rather than undertreatment. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5786.html Two officers in the detention facility division of the Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office are battling colon cancer, but they are not alone in their fight. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5785.html THUMBS-UP to the NST for the write-up on June 1 on the screening for colon cancer using the faecal immunohistochemical test (FIT). It serves to remind us not to neglect our health. I appreciate the enlarged picture of our internal organs. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5784.html Two officers in the detention facility division of the Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office are undergoing medical treatment for colon cancer, but they are not alone. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5783.html Immigrant, wife, mother, grandmother, adventurer, hard worker, voracious reader, stamp collector. Born April 26, 1922, in Hamersveld, The Netherlands. Died March 29 in Chatham, Ont., of colon cancer, aged 87. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5782.html Treatments designed to block abnormalities that spur tumor growth have shown promise, but they have also fallen short in recent studies. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5781.html A method to improve chemotherapy in treating colon cancer patients.Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, with about 112,000 people diagnosed annually. Treatment options may include surgery and/or Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5780.html STEM cell therapy might save cancer patients as shown by the successful treatment at the Lung Center of the Philippines of a patient suffering from colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5779.html THE worst thing about some types of cancers is that they are not easily detected during earlier stagesone of these is colon cancer. MakatiMed gives you a primer on the disease and what you can do to detect and prevent it. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5778.html Home > Topics > What Are The Symptoms Of Colon Cancer? What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5777.html Home > Topics > How Does Colon Cancer Kill You? How does colon cancer kill you? Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5776.html Sheldon "Shelly" Wilensky made a friend at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital after his three bouts with cancer colon cancer 10 years ago, esophageal cancer five years ago and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma four years ago. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5774.html Providing a sympathetic embrace or understanding words to alleviate the pain of grieving family members was a lifelong profession of funeral director William Price. Mr. Price, founder of Price Funeral Home in Troy, died Tuesday of heart problems at his home in Troy. He was 79 and had had an ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5775.html Around his wrist is a bracelet. However unusual it is for a teenager to wear such serious words, Benjamin Olson, 15, wears it constantly. It is a reminder, a message - and a memory: "Colorectal cancer (is) preventable, treatable and beatable."His father missed the warning signs. Ten years ago, his ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5773.html Home > Topics > What Should You Eat When You Have Colon Cancer? What should you eat when you have colon cancer? Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5772.html Community members laced up their shoes to raise money for the Walden family. Last week, Scott Walden lost his battle with colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5771.html Mike Young developed colon cancer in 2002, but he refused to surrender. After seven years, it seems he's won his battle with the disease. To celebrate, he and his wife Diane got involved with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Diane made an an American flag afghan that was ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5770.html Home > Topics > What Causes Colon Cancer? What causes colon cancer? More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5769.html 1978 NHL Jack Adams coach of the year succumbs to complications from colon cancer Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5768.html A second poker run to benefit a 15-year-old Columbia Central High School student diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer will be held Saturday. Dylan Rebeor is a junior who plays wide receiver and cornerback for the CHS Lions football team. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5767.html ROCHESTER, Minn., June 11 (UPI) -- A U.S. clinical trial has found a drug of benefit to metastatic colon cancer patients fails to help patients with less advanced Stage III tumors. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5766.html Bobby Kromm, the first Red Wings coach to win the Jack Adams Award, died Wednesday from complications from colon cancer. He was 82. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5765.html SALT LAKE CITY The Colon Cancer Alliance, in partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is presenting an More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5764.html An 11-year-old Fallston girls battle with colon cancer has touched the hearts of people in her community and around the country. More than 50,850 people have visited Carey Heavners Caring Bridge website and left notes of encouragement for her More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5763.html The Colon Cancer Alliance and Huntsman Cancer Institute will present a free seminar Saturday, June 12, for people living with Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5762.html Adding the drug cetuximab (Erbitux) to standard treatments does not help patients with early stage colon cancer even though it does help patients with advanced disease, a perplexing finding that is causing doctors to question some basic assumptions about cancer drugs, they said on Sunday. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5761.html ( Mayo Clinic ) To the surprise of researchers at Mayo Clinic who led a national clinical trial, a targeted therapy that provides benefit to patients with metastatic colon cancer has failed to help patients with less advanced, stage III cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5760.html Eli Lilly and Co. and Merck KGaA drug failed to slow tumors in a study designed to expand the medicine's use to patients whose disease is in an earlier stage. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5759.html A colon cancer patient who waited several days for life-saving surgery at Surrey Memorial Hospital because of operating room delays says her cancer treatment and recovery have been jeopardized by the delay in surgery to remove an intestinal blockage. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5757.html Register early for the health forum on Stomach and Colon Cancer organised by Malacca Cancer Society on June 26 from 2pm to 4pm at its Oasis Centre in Taman Melaka Raya. Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Chuah Seong York will talk on When should we worry about colon cancer? followed ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5758.html SUNDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- New research supports novel ways to treat ovarian and prostate cancer, while producing a disappointment for those with a certain form of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5756.html June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Eli Lilly & Co. and Merck KGaAs Erbitux, approved for advanced colon cancer, failed to slow tumors in a study designed to expand the medicines use to patients whose disease is in an earlier stage. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5755.html Genomic Health, Inc. today announced the results of six studies being presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, including an evaluation of biological similarities and differences between stage II and III colon cancer, suggesting a potential role for the Oncotype DX® colon cancer test in patients with ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5753.html Patients with stage III colon cancer treated with 5-FU-based chemotherapy after complete surgical removal of their tumor after 1995 had improved overall survival with no change in time to recurrence compared to patients treated before 1995. In contrast, patients with stage II colon cancer treated after 1995 had longer time ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5754.html Advance on this weekends Colon Cancer Awareness Walk/Run. The focus is on healthy living and early detection to prevent and survive colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5752.html ( Mayo Clinic ) Patients with stage III colon cancer treated with 5-FU-based chemotherapy after complete surgical removal of their tumor after 1995 had improved overall survival with no change in time to recurrence compared to patients treated before 1995. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5751.html Got Colon Cancer questions? Find answers in the condition center at ThirdAge.com Sign up for our free Health & Wellness newsletter to receieve the latest articles, advice, tips, and more! More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5750.html Patients with stage III colon cancer treated with 5-FU-based chemotherapy after complete surgical removal of their tumor after 1995 had improved overall survival with no change in time to recurrence compared to patients treated before 1995. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5749.html Laura Morefield refused to let fatigue from chemo stop her from throwing a big bash to mark an even bigger milestone. So Morefield, 49, set out martini glasses in her Laguna Niguel kitchen for a Friday night cocktail party. She sent an Evite: "In Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5748.html Register early for the health forum on Stomach and Colon Cancer organised by Malacca Cancer Society on June 26 from 2pm to 4pm at its Oasis Centre in Taman Melaka Raya. Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Chuah Seong York will talk on When should we worry about colon cancer? followed ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5747.html LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca ( AZN.L ) dropped plans to file its experimental cancer drug Recentin as a first-line treatment for colon cancer on Friday after disappointing results from a second pivotal clinical trial with the medicine. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5746.html Louisiana Tech track star Antoinette Cobb was named Thursday as recipient of the Honda Inspiration Award for 2010. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5745.html TITUSVILLE Robert Erickson, who served as Titusville's finance director for a decade, died Tuesday at age 57 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5744.html Recent findings suggest that bacteria residing in the the human intestinal tract may be associated with an individual's risk of developing colon cancer. Scientists from the University of Florida presented their research at the 110th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in San Diego, CA. "Our findings suggest ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5740.html Bacteria residing in the human intestinal tract may be associated with an individual's risk of developing colon cancer, new research suggests.cientists from the University of Florida Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5735.html Recent findings suggest that bacteria residing in the the human intestinal tract may be associated with an individual's risk of developing colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5739.html TUESDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that germs living in your gut could affect your risk of developing colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5734.html Measure will pave the way for fundraising, awareness and screening efforts Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5737.html Governor Steve Beshear held a ceremonial signing of House Bill 72 Monday, a measure adding to a 2008 statute that established the colon cancer screening and referral program for uninsured individuals. Colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer-related death in the United States, but ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5736.html At least one in 10 colon-cancer cases might be attributed to a previously unknown genetic predisposition to the disease, according to new research led by scientists at Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5738.html Colorectal cancer patients who continued treatment with Roche Holding AG's Avastin even after their cancer worsened lived longer than those who went off the drug, according to an "observational analysis" released on Thursday. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5742.html One in 300 Americans suffers with IBD, inflammatory bowel disorders. Besides raising the risk of colon cancer they can make life miserable. But a recent Mayo Clinic study offers a better treatment. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5733.html Tina Garcia liked Tex-Mex music, romance novels and changing her hair color. She was a vibrant presence at the Kingsburg Care Center, where she worked for more than 30 years before dying last summer from colon cancer. This weekend, co-workers and others are scheduled to join in a Relay For ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5732.html DOHA (Qatar) - SPANISH tenor Placido Domingo, who underwent colon cancer surgery in March, said he was feeling well and in good health after giving a performance of traditional Spanish music in Doha, Qatar last week. 'I'm lucky that the voice is there, so as long as I'm felling well, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5731.html Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, who underwent colon cancer surgery in March, said he was feeling well and in good health after giving a performance of traditional Spanish music in Doha last week. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5730.html Betty Gillespie, the matriach of Milwaukee's Speed Queen Barbecue died Tuesday morning from colon cancer. Her son, Giovonni Gillespi, told 12 News she passed away at Elmbrook Hospital in Brookfield. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5729.html Kathryn Quackenbush, 69, of Bluffton and Georgia, Vt., died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at her home. Her death marks the end of a long and valiant struggle with colon cancer. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lyle, three children, and five grandchildren: eldest daughter Dr. Click here for ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5728.html DOHA, May 18 Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, who underwent colon cancer surgery in March, said he was feeling well and in good health after giving a performance of traditional Spanish music in Doha, Qatar last week. Im lucky that the voice is there, so as long as Im felling ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5727.html Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, who underwent colon cancer surgery in March, said he was feeling well and in good health after giving a performance of traditional Spanish music in Doha, Qatar last week. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5726.html Regardless of what happens down the stretch of the season, Mounds View's softball team can claim a major victory with its coach. Coach Frank Roth, 49, said a routine screening in March led to the detection of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5725.html One of our very own received a big honor Monday. WCCO-TV Anchor and Reporter Dennis Douda received an award from CBS Evening News Anchor Katie Couric for his work to help support and educate people about colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5724.html In memory of her husband Harry, who died in 2006 from colon cancer, Patti Hollenback and their three children hope to reach as many people as possible and spread the message of the importance of early detection. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5723.html A daily dose of aspirin can prevent cancer in people with a genetic disorder that increases their risk of developing the disease, scientists say. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5722.html When the ribbon of blue and white balloons was cut and cancer survivors marched their first lap Saturday at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in St. Augustine, it was not the first victory lap for Gary Broyles. That came in 2006, when 39 radiation treatments and countless hospital ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5721.html Who: Theodore Jan Wilson, 63, of Kansas City, Kan. When and how he died: March 9, of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5720.html Guy Adkins, who over the past decade rose to become one of the Chicago theatre scene's most visible and most popular actors, died May 12 in his West Andersonville apartment after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 41. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5719.html Colon cancer is one of the three most common causes of cancer death in the United States, but, next to lung cancer, it's the most preventable. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5743.html Guy Adkins, who over the past decade rose to become one of the Chicago theatre scene's most visible and most popular actors, died May 12 in his West Andersonville apartment after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 41. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5718.html In 1988, my family was devastated by the death of my dad, who died of colon cancer at the age of 68. My brother-in-law just had surgery, and we are waiting for the results, praying that he does not have the killer in his body. Cancer is a VERY serious ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5717.html Antoinette Cobb stared down colon cancer and came away a champion. Cobb fought the disease with the same zeal she uses to compete on the track. As a result, she not only became one of the best 100-meter hurdlers in the world, Cobb is a Tech honor graduate headed toward ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5716.html Antoinette Cobb stared down a killer and came away a champion. Diagnosed with colon cancer the third deadliest form of cancer in the United States following her freshman season at Louisiana Tech, Cobb fought the disease with the same zeal she uses to compete on the track. As ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5715.html DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Colorectal and Colon Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report" report to their offering. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5714.html Writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute , the researchers sought to examine the evidence behind suggestions that high tea, coffee, and soft drink consumption could be associated with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5713.html Drinking even large amounts of coffee and sugar-sweetened, carbonated soft drinks is not associated with the risk of colon cancer according to a large study published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Some previous studies have suggested that coffee and tea may lower the risk of cancer, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5712.html Washington, May 8 : Drinking large amounts of coffee and sugar-sweetened, carbonated soft drinks does not increase the risk of colon cancer, according to a new study. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5711.html LOS ANGELES - Drinking coffee and sodas might not boost the risk of colon caner, a new study suggests. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health drew the conclusion after analyzing 13 studies which involved more than 730,000 people, of whom more than 5,600 developed colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5710.html New research shows that drinking more than six 8-ounce cups of coffee does not increase your risk of developing colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5709.html FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Got a cola habit or a coffee addiction? Good news: A new review suggests even high amounts of coffee and sugary soft drinks might not boost your colon cancer risk. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5708.html ( Journal of the National Cancer Institute ) Drinking even large amounts of coffee and sugar-sweetened, carbonated soft drinks is not associated with the risk of colon cancer according to a large study published online May 7 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5707.html You can keep on chugging coffee without worrying about whether your java will increase your risk of colon cancer, according to new research. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5706.html Colorectal cancer is one of the major causes of cancer death in the developed countries. Accumulated evidences indicate that lipid metabolism, especially the one in the arachidonic acid -pathway, appears to play a critical role in the development of CRC. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5705.html A research team from China investigated the association between peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-gamma) gene polymorphism 34 CG and colorectal cancer (CRC) through a meta-analysis. They found PPAR-gamma 34 CG is associated with colon cancer risk, but not associated with CRC and rectal cancer risk. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5703.html ( World Journal of Gastroenterology ) A research team from China investigated the association between peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor- (PPAR-) gene polymorphism 34 CG and colorectal cancer (CRC) through a meta-analysis. They found PPAR- 34 CG is associated with colon cancer risk, but not associated with CRC and rectal cancer risk. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5704.html The hushed interiors of a chemotherapy unit -- where Jennifer White has been coming almost every Thursday for nearly three years -- is a place no 20-something should ever have to be. Now, with tests showing that the weekly drip of chemotherapy drugs into her veins has not diminished her ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5702.html The healthy fats known as omega-3s already have more benefits -- from allergy control to stroke prevention -- than bank CEOs with golden parachutes. Now there's one more: Colon cancer protection. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5701.html Family, friends and colleagues gathered Monday at Heil to honor and remember Marv Banowetz, a past employee who lost his battle with cancer. Banowetz, who worked for the company for 13 years, was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer in February 2009 and died June 22. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5700.html A half a million Americans are battling the inflammatory bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. And some people suffer, not knowing why they feel so bad. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5699.html TUESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Noninvasive stool DNA testing can detect two types of colorectal precancers and could play a larger role in colon cancer prevention, say two new studies. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5698.html ( Mayo Clinic ) Research teams led by Mayo Clinic have demonstrated for the first time that two types of colorectal pre-cancers can be detected through noninvasive stool DNA testing. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5697.html Virgil Elings a major contributor in effort by Sansum and Neighborhood Clinics to check 1000 uninsured people. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5696.html BREVARD Transylvania Regional Hospital will host a free program with Dr. Andrew Rackoff on colon cancer screening 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Carlson Conference Room at the Hospital. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5695.html A research team led by Mayo Clinic physicians has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5694.html Abby Bott, 23, has an appropriate description of herself and her battle with colon cancer, saying she is the luckiest person because she is alive. Bott was diagnosed last fall with advanced stage three colorectal cancer. After a surgery and a series of treatments, she is cancer free. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5693.html NEW ORLEANS----A research team led by Mayo Clinic physicians has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer. The findings are being presented at Digestive Disease Week 2010, the annual meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5692.html During Scott Lynn's biweekly chemotherapy treatments, he would unfold his laptop and furiously type away -- determined to bring closure to a nearly lifelong obsession before cancer got the best of him. Since Lynn was a teenager, he had been enamored with Thornridge High School's 1971-72 Illinois state championship team ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5689.html Many of the colon cancer cells that form tumors can be killed by genetically short-circuiting the cells' ability to absorb a key nutrient, a new study has found. While the findings are encouraging, the test tube study using human colon cancer cells also illustrates the difficulty of defeating these cells, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5686.html Title: One Sigmoidoscopy Boosts Colon Cancer Survival Odds Category: Health News Created: 4/27/2010 8:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5688.html A five-minute colon cancer test could reduce the number of deaths from the disease by about 40%, a new study says. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5685.html LONDON - A five-minute colon cancer test could reduce the number of deaths from the disease by about 40 percent, a new study says. British researchers followed more than 170,000 people for about 11 years. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5690.html Title: Single Screening Cuts Colon Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 4/28/2010 9:17:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 9:17:17 AM Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5687.html A quick and relatively simple test could reduce the number of colon cancer deaths by more than 40 per cent, report British researchers in a landmark study. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5691.html 5-Minute Flexi-Scope Test Could Save Thousands of Lives, British Researchers Say Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5741.html People who eat plenty of fish could cut their risk of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5683.html We are not alone-even in our own bodies. The human gut is home to 100 trillion bacteria, which, for millions of years, have co-evolved along with our digestive and immune systems. Most people view bacteria as harmful pathogens that cause infections and disease. Other, more agreeable, microbes (known as symbionts) ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5684.html Transgene Biotek has expanded its cancer drug pipeline by coming out with a novel drug for colon cancer. The drug is based on Transgene's proprietary technology platform using a humanised monoclonal antibody. Transgene has developed monoclonal antibodies, which efficiently kill colon cancer cells without harming normal cells. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5682.html This was the inaugural year for the 5K run which started at East Grand Rapids Middle School. The Undy 5000 is meant to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, while raising funds to support the colon cancer alliance. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5681.html Adopting a diet rich in fish oil and other omega-3 fatty acids can lower an individual's risk of developing colon cancer, a new study finds. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5680.html People who eat plenty of fish oil and other omega-3 fatty acids could cut their risk of colon cancer, new research hints. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5678.html The elevated levels of the amino acid in urine may be an indicator of colorectal cancer, they say. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5679.html Scientists are reporting an advance toward development of a urine test for detecting colon cancer, the third most common cancer in the United States. Such a test could eventually compliment or even reduce the need for colonoscopy, the mainstay screening test used today. The study, which analyzes chemical differences in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5677.html Scientists are close to developing a urine test for detecting colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5676.html Cathy Courtney, advisor to sorority Chi Omega, is the aunt of Meredeth Rankin. Rankin was in Alpha Omicron Pi at Miami University, and died of colon cancer in 2008. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5674.html Scientists are reporting an advance toward development of a urine test for detecting colon cancer, the third most common cancer in the United States. Such a test could eventually compliment or even reduce the need for colonoscopy, the mainstay screening test used today. The study, which analyzes chemical differences in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5675.html ( American Chemical Society ) Scientists are reporting an advance toward development of a urine test for detecting colon cancer, the third most common cancer in the United States. Such a test could eventually compliment or even reduce the need for colonoscopy, the mainstay screening test used today. The study, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5673.html WEDNESDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- Adding to previous research suggesting that painkillers can reduce the risk for colon cancer, researchers report that an investigational form of the drug naproxen blocks a molecular process that leads to the disease. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5672.html SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A Springfield man with colon cancer who has been told he has just months to live is selling advertising space on his urn. Aaron Jamison told KVAL-TV he hopes to raise $800 to help his wife Kristin pay for the cost of his cremation. Click here for more ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5671.html There's a lot you probably don't know about colon cancer screening - and maybe you don't want to know. "It's not exactly the favorite water-cooler conversation," says Paul Devereux, associate professor in the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. "People don't usually even want to ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5670.html Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs do not appear to lower the odds of developing colon cancer in people at high risk of the disease, a study shows. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5668.html A blood test used to determine the level of inflammation in the body may offer some help in assessing colon cancer risk, according to results of a study presented by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's Gong Yang, M.D., MPH, at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5669.html A genetic test can help determine in which patients cholesterol-lowering statin drugs might have the most benefit in also reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds. The researchers had previously shown that statins - which 25 million ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5667.html A blood test used to determine the level of inflammation in the body may offer some help in assessing colon cancer risk, according to results of a study to be presented by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's Gong Yang, M.D., MPH, at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5666.html The business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi's annual Teeter-Totter-Thon holds more significance to the brothers this year than in the past.Kristin Kralik, Delta Sigma Pi's vice president of community service, said in the past the event raised money for diabetes; however, More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5665.html MONDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Statins don't lower the risk of colorectal cancer, and may even increase the chances of developing precancerous polyps, new research suggests. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5663.html ( University of Michigan Health System ) A genetic test can help determine in which patients cholesterol-lowering statin drugs might have the most benefit in also reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5664.html MONDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that high levels of a protein measured through blood tests could be a sign that patients are at higher risk of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5661.html ( Vanderbilt University Medical Center ) A blood test used to determine the level of inflammation in the body may offer some help in assessing colon cancer risk, according to results of a study to be presented by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's Gong Yang, M.D., MPH, at the 101st Annual Meeting ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5662.html BALTIMORE (AP) - The Most Rev. William D. Borders, the 13th archbishop of Baltimore, has died. He was 96. The Archdiocese of Baltimore says Borders died of colon cancer Monday morning at a hospice north of Baltimore. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5660.html BUFFALO, NY - More than one thousand people joined together at Harry's Harbour Place in Buffalo to raise money for Mary Tomaselli. Tomaselli, who owns La Tee Da restaurant in Allentown, was diagnosed with colon cancer six weeks ago. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5658.html FILE- Spanish tenor singer Placido Domingo performs a sound check in Mexico City, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. The 69-year-old Spanish tenor Domingo, will perform in his first concert since he underwent colon cancer surgery just six weeks ago, portraying Verdi's hero "Simon Boccanegra", on Friday night April 16, 2010, at ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5659.html SALEM and mdash; This is a marathon story and a Christmas story, and what better day to tell it than today? It begins 16 months ago with a phone call on Christmas Eve 2008. It was early in the morning, and Michael Cocozella and his wife, Kathy, were asleep in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5657.html Researchers at Amgen found more mutations that show who will not be helped by its colon cancer drug Vectibix and said on Sunday the study shows companies can find efficient ways to find the right drugs for the right patients. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5656.html April 18 (Bloomberg) -- Amgen Inc.s Vectibix, a drug for colon cancer, may be useful to even fewer patients who suffer from that illness than scientists previously found, according to a company-funded study of gene variations. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5654.html Tenor Placido Domingo made a triumphant return to the stage Friday night, performing for the first time after colon cancer surgery. It was a great evening, the Spanish singer said after appearing at the famed La Scala opera house in Milan, Italy, in Verdis Simon Boccanegra. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5655.html Placido Domingo is returning to the stage just six weeks after undergoing colon cancer surgery. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5653.html The University of Nevada, Reno's School of Community Health Sciences is among the agencies launching a program to encourage Northern Nevadans to be screened for colon cancer to reduce the number of deaths from what health officials say is a preventable disease. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5652.html The University of Nevada, Renos School of Community Health Sciences is among the agencies launching a program to encourage Northern Nevadans to be screened for colon cancer to reduce the number of deaths from what health officials say is a preventable disease. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5651.html THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- Many American doctors don't make proper use of a colorectal cancer screening method called the fecal occult blood test, a new study claims. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5650.html London, April 14 : Spanish tenor Placido Domingo has said that he is very happy to be signing again on stage after undergoing colon cancer surgery. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5649.html People with diabetes actually fare better after colon cancer surgery than people without the condition, according to surprising new findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5648.html Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for deathor recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normalweight range, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, ajournal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5647.html Opera star Placido Domingo reveals how scared he was hearing the news he was suffering from colon cancer, but is pleased to be performing again. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5646.html Inherited gene mutations are responsible for about 5 percent of colorectal cancer cases. Learn more about how heredity can cause colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5645.html MONDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- Colorectal cancer screening tests, such as colonoscopies, are harder to find in areas of the United States with large Hispanic populations, new research suggests. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5643.html Spanish tenor Placido Domingo said Monday he was very happy to be signing again on stage just weeks after undergoing colon cancer surgery, but will hold off on making any new recordings. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5644.html Placido Domingo admitted he was scared when he heard he had colon cancer and said he is overjoyed to be able to return to singing in public again at Milan's La Scala -- one of the most challenging operatic venues. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5639.html MILAN (AP) - Spanish tenor Placido Domingo says the joy of returning to the stage is "immense" six weeks after colon cancer surgery. A healthy-looking Domingo told a news conference Monday that he is most happy that he is able "after everything to continue my career." Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5642.html Spanish tenor Placido Domingo says the joy of returning to the stage is "immense" six weeks after colon cancer surgery. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5640.html ( Rockefeller University Press ) Particular components of inflammasomes -- protein complexes needed for generating immune responses to pathogens and cellular damage -- lessen the severity of colitis and colitis-associated colon cancer in mice, according to a study published online this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5641.html William E. Chambers III, a retired insurance manager who later worked in home improvement sales, died of colon cancer March 27 at the Dove House Hospice. The Westminster resident was 68. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5638.html Walkill The Horizon Family Medical Groups colon cancer awareness campaign will include an open house at the new endoscopy suite, located at 419 E. Main St., in the Town of Walkill, on Tuesday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5637.html A public project opens access for early detection and treatment of colon cancer to increase survival rates in underprivileged communities. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5636.html Despite the different side effects reported for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a new study suggests that the treatment can ward off colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5634.html A 67 year old man barely escapes his home as it goes up in flames, but not before 40 percent of his body is burned. The fire happened around 9:00 am Friday in Rossville, Georgia. Family members tell us Charlie Goddard lived alone, and had recently battled colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5635.html Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cuts a woman's risk of developing colon cancer, new research confirms. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5633.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Former NHL coach Pat Burns has been hospitalized with complications from his lung and colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5632.html Second Sundays $10 Online Tournament a Win-Win for Charity and Participants, With All Registered Players Automatically Qualifying for Cash, Swag, Tournament Entries, a Rockwell Time Sports Watch, and the Next Day Bonus Freeroll Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5630.html Former NHL coach Pat Burns has been hospitalized with complications from his lung and colon cancer. Burns was admitted on Sunday, the day of his 58th birthday. He'd been taking part in a daily sports show on Montreal radio station CKAC, which confirmed he was admitted to the hospital. Burns, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5631.html New research offers insight for higher death rates Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5629.html * Aeterna targets U.S. launch of colon cancer drug in 2012 More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5628.html After receiving abnormal results on a flexible sigmoidoscopy screening test, more than 25 percent of participants in a large national trial did not go to a doctor for the recommended follow-up test, a diagnostic colonoscopy. Blacks in the study were less likely than whites to have the follow-up colonoscopy, according ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5627.html Urgent warnings by government experts about the risks of routinely using powerful CT scans to screen patients for colon cancer were brushed aside by the Food and Drug Administration, according to agency documents and interviews with agency scientists. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5626.html SALT LAKE CITY Less than half of people who are eligible for colon cancer screening actually undergo the procedure, though a local specialist who performs colonoscopies says it has become almost as routine as a visit to the dentist. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5625.html After receiving abnormal results on a flexible sigmoidoscopy screening test, more than 25 percent of participants in a large national trial did not go to a doctor for the recommended follow-up test, a diagnostic colonoscopy. Blacks in the study were less likely than whites to have the follow-up colonoscopy, according ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5624.html Randomized trials indicate that chemotherapy is effective for older patients with stage III colon cancer. However, these patients are less likely to receive the treatment in community settings. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5623.html French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis said Tuesday it settled patent infringement lawsuits with three generic drugmakers, who have agreed to stop selling generic versions of Sanofi's colon cancer drug at the end of June. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5621.html Placido Domingo is back -- ready to sing around the world. But first, on Monday, the star tenor opened his new Manhattan restaurant -- four weeks after colon cancer surgery. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5622.html Looking for Info About Chemo? Find Out What You Need to Know. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5611.html Opera star Placido Domingo makes his first public appearance at the opening of his new restaurant in New York, four weeks after colon cancer surgery. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5618.html NEW YORK - PLACIDO Domingo is back - ready to sing around the world. But first, on Monday, the star tenor opened his new Manhattan restaurant - just weeks after colon cancer surgery. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5620.html Dale Burkett celebrates life each day and takes nothing for granted since overcoming colon cancer. "My mom and dad used to tell me to stop and smell the roses and thank God every day that you're here to spend time with your family," he said. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5612.html New location could link children to parents Parents are not always allowed to see with their children, even if a judge grants supervised visitation. But local lawyers are working together to allow all parents the chance to see their children. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5617.html Stop Colon Cancer Now, a campaign to increase screenings and prevent the nations second-leading cancer killer, launched March 8 in Mesquite for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5614.html Coastal Carolina Hospital is offering free at-home colon cancer screening test kits. It is recommend Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5613.html Colonoscopy appears to slash colon cancer deaths, according to the largest study of the procedure so far. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5619.html The You Docs lay out the different tests you can get for colon cancer and their effectiveness. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5615.html Health officials want to bring awareness to the serious problem of colon cancer in Appalachia and our area. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5616.html By Melinda Smith The World Health Organization (WHO) lists colon cancer among the deadliest diseases. In 2004, some 639,000 people around the world died from colon cancer. If caught in time, surgery and chemotherapy are effective treatments. But a new randomized trial finds that older cancer patients aren't always offered ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5610.html La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - When it comes to screening for colon cancer, Wisconsin received a failing grade. A new report issued by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network gave the state an 'f' Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5609.html Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it can be treated if found early enough. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5608.html New chemotherapy agents appear associated with improvements in survival time for patients with metastastic colorectal cancer, but at substantial cost. David H. Howard, Ph.D., and colleagues at Emory University, Atlanta, used a cancer registry database to measure trends in life expectancy and lifetime medical costs in 4,665 patients age 66 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5607.html EDP Biotech, a Knoxville-based company today briefed Tennessee state legislators on its revolutionary ColoMarker™ colon cancer test which potentially could save 50,000 lives and more than $12 billion in healthcare costs annually in the U.S. Legislators were also provided the opportunity to personally experience the ColoMarker™ test by enrolling in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5606.html Even though older patients with colon cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy following surgery because of concerns of adverse events, new research indicates that when they do receive this treatment, it is less toxic and of shorter duration than therapy younger patients receive, and older patients experience fewer adverse ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5604.html BioImagene, Inc., the leading provider of end-to-end digital pathology solutions, today announced the availability of Companion Algorithms™ for colon cancer in their Virtuoso™ Digital Pathology Software. BioImagene’s Companion Algorithms are unique in the digital pathology industry as they are specific to a biomarker and a tissue type. Therefore, pathologists are ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5605.html Every day, our gut comes in contact with bacteria, inducing an inflammatory response that is tolerated and controlled. Sometimes the control of inflammation is lost and this can lead to inflammatory bowel disease that may predispose to colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5603.html Nearly a million Americans struggle with inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD. That is trouble enough, but they may not be aware their conditions put them at increased risk of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5601.html Huntsman Cancer Institute has been awarded $12 million to find a drug that everyone can take to lower the risk of colon cancer, on par with taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5600.html Shannon Medical Center’s “Healthbeat Live” will feature the gastroenterologist Gene Stokes from Shannon Clinic to discuss the prevention and screening for colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5602.html NASHVILLE, Tenn.----EDP Biotech, a Knoxville-based company today briefed Tennessee state legislators on its revolutionary ColoMarker™ colon cancer test which potentially could save 50,000 lives and more than $12 billion in healthcare costs annually in the U.S. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5599.html Every day, our gut comes in contact with bacteria, inducing an inflammatory response that is tolerated and controlled. Sometimes the control of inflammation is lost and this can lead to inflammatory bowel disease that may predispose to colon cancer. Caspase-1, an important protein involved in the mechanism of inflammation, has ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5597.html SUNNYVALE, Calif.----BioImagene, Inc., the leading provider of end-to-end digital pathology solutions, today announced the availability of Companion Algorithms™ for colon cancer in their Virtuoso™ Digital Pathology Software. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5598.html Toronto, March 17 : For men, boosting the intake of magnesium, a mineral found in leafy greens, nuts and legumes, can help significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer, says a new research from Japan. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5596.html The Kentucky House passed a bill Tuesday to help Kentuckians who have no health insurance pay for colon cancer screenings. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5595.html Older patients with colon cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy after surgery than younger people but have fewer serious side-effects when they do get the treatment, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5592.html This colon cancer survivor speaks out on Wisconsin's failing grade as the American Cancer Society says the state isn't doing enough to detect the cancer early. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5594.html Study finds very few seniors given this option and when they do it is for a less toxic treatment - see video. Second report looks at cost of colon cancer care. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5593.html TUESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- Older colon cancer patients are less likely than younger ones to receive potentially life-prolonging chemotherapy following surgery for their illness, a new study reveals. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5591.html Nearly half of colon cancer patients will develop liver metastases; the majority will not be candidates for surgery—interventional radiology treatment destroys cancer locally, extends life Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5586.html Context  Randomized trials suggest adjuvant chemotherapy is effective for older patients with stage III colon cancer. However, older patients are less likely to receive this therapy than younger patients, perhaps because of concern about adverse effects. Objective  To evaluate adjuvant chemotherapy use and outcomes for older patients with stage III ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5588.html ( JAMA and Archives Journals ) Even though older patients with colon cancer are less likely to receive chemotherapy following surgery because of concerns of adverse events, new research indicates that when they do receive this treatment, it is less toxic and of shorter duration than therapy younger patients receive, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5587.html ( RAND Corporation ) New results from a major initiative on the quality of cancer care in the United States show that patients with a common type of colon cancer -- especially older patients -- often are not treated as aggressively with chemotherapy as research shows is necessary. The study ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5589.html ( Society of Interventional Radiology ) Approximately half of Americans living with colorectal cancer will develop liver metastases at some point during the course of their disease. Radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive treatment that applies heat directly in the tumor causing cancer cell death with minimal associated injury to the ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5590.html ATLANTA – March 16, 2010 – One of the least discussed aspects of the current healthcare debate is the actual cost of treatments, and few studies of new treatments ever include cost in the considerations of the benefits of those treatments. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5585.html Click here for information on colon cancer prevention and the Undy 5000 5K Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5584.html Being an epidemiological study, the findings do not prove causality, and additional studies, and particularly randomised trials, are needed to confirm the findings, said researchers from Japan’s National Cancer Center in Tokyo. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5583.html March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. But the best way to prevent this form of cancer, or in some cases manage the condition is to live a healthy lifestyle. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5582.html The North Platte Telegraph Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer among both men and women. However, routine colon cancer screenings can greatly reduce a person's risk for developing this type of cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5581.html ROLLIN' TO COLON The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force and LIVESTRONG Army Omaha is presenting the first Rollin' to Colon bike ride and fundraiser for colon cancer awareness. Funds will benefit the task force. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5580.html During Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society, Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, and Dillons are raisin’ awareness about colon cancer! Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5579.html Surgery, the most common treatment for colon cancer, frequently controls the disease. Chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment is typically given to colon cancer patients whose cancer has spread. Screening methods include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and blood stool tests. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5578.html Progress towards nationwide, state-mandated coverage of colon cancer screening according to accepted medical guidelines has slowed to a crawl as state legislators await the outcome of the health care reform debate at the federal level, a coalition of public health associations and medical professional societies reported today. With a better ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5577.html CYPRESS – Pioneer Medical Group will host a presentation on colon cancer Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. Dr. Valentina Dalili will lead the lecture and offer suggestions on the best way to prevent the disease. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5576.html In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Schneck Foundation’s Community Relations Committee will offer Colon Cancer Awareness, a program with Dr. Douglass Towriss, Legacy Primary Care Physicians, and Dr. John Fye, Family Medical More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5575.html FRANKFORT, Ky. — A bill to expand screening and treatment for colon cancer in Kentucky was approved by the House budget committee Thursday after a lawmaker agreed to withdraw a controversial abortion amendment. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5574.html You can get a free, in-home test kit for colon cancer by calling the Idaho CareLine at 2-1-1.Colon Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5573.html Colon cancer awareness got a big awareness boost Wednesday. The effort aimed to alleviate fear and hopefully save lives. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5571.html Most colorectal cancers occur in people without a family history of the disease. Still, 1 in 5 people who develop colon cancer, have family members also affected by it. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5572.html March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is urging Queens residents age 50 and older to get screened. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5570.html Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normal weight range, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. "Obesity has long been established as a risk factor ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5569.html ExonHit Therapeutics and bioMérieux have decided not to pursue their collaboration in colon cancer, following a recent review of data by their scientific committee. Both companies continue to collaborate in the field of prostate cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5568.html Washington, Mar 10 : According to a new study, obese colon cancer patients are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normal weight range. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5567.html Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases than healthy people undergoing colonoscopies, according to new research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5566.html Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normal weight range, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5565.html March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and today several area health organizations teamed up to raise awareness about the disease. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5564.html Rep. Kay Wolf's mother died three years ago from colon cancer. read more Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5563.html March is colon cancer awareness month, one of the leading cancer killers. It's easily preventable with colonoscopies, and while more people are getting them doctors say still way too many people aren't. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5562.html Unless other warning signs are present, colonoscopies aren't necessary for typical cases of irritable bowel syndrome, U-M physician saysPatients with irritable bowel syndrome are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases than healthy people undergoing colonoscopies, according to new research published in the American ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5560.html ( University of Michigan Health System ) Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases than healthy people undergoing colonoscopies. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5561.html Obese patients with colon cancer are at greater risk for death or recurrent disease compared to those who are within a normal weight range, according to a new study. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5557.html ExonHit Therapeutics and BioMérieux this week said they will discontinue co-developing biomarkers related to colon cancer, but will continue to develop markers for prostate cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5558.html TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer survivors who are moderately or severely obese face tougher survival odds following treatment compared with their normal-weight peers, a new study reveals. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5556.html ROCHESTER, Minn.----It’s long been known that obesity is linked to increased risk of developing colon cancer, but now researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Minnesota have found that obesity is associated with worse outcomes in patients who have already been diagnosed and treated for the cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5559.html Opera star PLACIDO DOMINGO has been released from a New York hospital after undergoing surgery for colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5555.html Most of us can protect ourselves from colon cancer simply by undergoing a colonoscopy when we turn 50. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5554.html The Campaign to Stop Colon Cancer Now, a campaign to increase screenings and prevent the nation's second-leading cancer killer, launched today in conjunction with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5553.html In hopes of identifying and catching a preventable disease early when it is most treatable, the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara is offering free colon cancer screenings and informational events throughout March. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5552.html London, Mar 9 : Opera singer Placido Domingo has undergone surgery for colon cancer, revealed a spokesman. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5551.html Dear Dr. Donohue: Several years ago, I read that dark beer prevents colon cancer. Since then, I've been drinking Guinness, one of the darkest I know of. I drink two bottles a week. Recently I read an article that said any type of beer could cause many types of cancer. ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5550.html CLYDE — Drs. Henry Nathan and Filiberto Colon will discuss screening recommendations and healthy habits to help avoid colon cancer noon–1 p.m. March 22 at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5549.html Opera star PLACIDO DOMINGO has been released from a New York hospital after undergoing surgery for colon cancer.The Spanish tenor, 69, went under the knife last Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5548.html Spanish tenor Placido Domingo has undergone surgery for colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5547.html MONDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- Two proteins that might serve as biomarkers for predicting the spread of colon cancer have been identified by Chinese scientists. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5546.html NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – ExonHit Therapeutics and BioMerieux are discontinuing their collaboration aimed at identifying biomarkers and developing tests for colon cancer, ExonHit announced today. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5545.html LONDON—AstraZeneca said today that its cancer drug Recentin failed in a head to head late stage trial with Roche AG’s Avastin in tests for use as an initial treatment against colon cancer. The London-based drug company said it will wait for the results of a second study on Recentin—this time ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5544.html AstraZeneca PLC said Monday that its cancer drug Recentin failed in a head to head late stage trial with Roche AG's Avastin in tests for use as an initial treatment against colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5543.html March 8 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc said the experimental Recentin medicine failed to meet the main goal in tests for use as a first-line treatment for colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5540.html PARIS, March 8 (Reuters) - French pharmaceutical groups BioMerieux and ExonHit said on Monday they were ending their collaboration on colon cancer, but would continue to work together on prostate cancer. BioMerieux said its operating income rose 9.5 percent to 204 million euros ($277.1 million) on 10.2 percent higher sales ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5542.html ExonHit Therapeutics and bioMérieux have decided not to pursue their collaboration in colon cancer, following a recent review of data by their scientific committee. Both companies continue to collaborate in the field of prostate cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5541.html PARIS---- Collaboration in prostate cancer continues ExonHit Therapeutics and bioMérieux have decided not to pursue their collaboration in colon cancer, following a recent review of data by their scientific committee. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5539.html Title: Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread Category: Health News Created: 3/5/2010 10:50:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2010 10:50:46 AM Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5538.html March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and while President Barack Obama recently got screened, nearly half of the people in America who should get screened don't do it. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5537.html Washington, March 4 : A research team in China has identified two proteins present in the blood of people with colon cancer that may serve as the potential biomarkers for accurately predicting whether the disease will spread. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5536.html Scientists in China are reporting discovery of two proteins present in the blood of people with colon cancer that may serve as the potential biomarkers for accurately predicting whether the disease will spread. Their study is in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5535.html Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, residents of White, Gallatin and Saline counties can pick up a free colon cancer take-home test.   Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5534.html Friday is "Wear Blue" Day, according to the hospital foundation's Ruth Hullett. The campaign is designed to raise awareness about colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5533.html Community members are encouraged to dress in blue, the color for colon cancer, on Friday, March 5. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5532.html ( American Chemical Society ) Scientists in China are reporting discovery of two proteins present in the blood of people with colon cancer that may serve as the potential biomarkers for accurately predicting whether the disease will spread. Their study is in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication. Link ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5531.html HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 3, 2010) - Maintaining good gastrointestinal health is a goal of the physicians of Bay Area Gastroenterology. As March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month , the physicians at the Clear Lake endoscopy practice maintain that early diagnosis is essential to preventing colon cancer and other ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5530.html The message is a simple one: Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable IF you get screened to catch the disease early, and if you "eat a rainbow" of foods rich in cancer-fighting nutrients and fiber and lead a lively lifestyle, incorporating exercise and a positive outlook. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5529.html CSI: New York actor Hill Harper has joined forces with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), representing doctors who specialize in endoscopy and colon cancer screening, in a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) to encourage African-Americans to undergo screening for colon cancer Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5528.html Colorectal cancer can strike at any age, but nine out of 10 new cases are in people age 50 or older. Kansans older than 50 or who have a family history of the disease are encouraged to be screened. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5527.html Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in Santa Barbara County and the second leading in the United States, according to the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. In response to these startling statistics, and in honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the center is offering ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5526.html March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5525.html A family history of colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer or CRC, puts people at higher than average risk for developing the disease. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5524.html March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is considered a preventable cancer, though many people are too embarrassed to get a screening. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5523.html The message is a simple one: Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable IF you get screened to catch the disease early and if you "eat a rainbow" of foods rich in cancer-fighting nutrients and fiber and lead a lively lifestyle, incorporating exercise and a positive outlook. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5522.html ADVISORY -- What: Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5521.html March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5520.html The Central Arizona Chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance is launching several colorectal cancer awareness promotions in March as part of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5519.html MERRILLVILLE | Dr. Kumar Venkat will speak on how a colonoscopyfor the early detection of colon cancer can save your life. Theprogram will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the conference roomat Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus Center for Advance ClinicalStudies, 200 E. 89th Ave. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5518.html Free screening kits for colorectal cancer are being offered by Coborn Cancer Center and the Hind Site Alliance and CentraCare in March, which is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5517.html ( Vanderbilt University Medical Center ) A gene signature, first identified in mouse colon cancer cells, may help identify patients at risk of colon cancer recurrence, according to a recent study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers.The findings, published in the March issue of Gastroenterology, could help personalize treatments for colon ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5516.html By the time she died of colon cancer last August, Jamie Romano had finally learned to ride a Harley. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5515.html Mary Biaggini keeps a picture on her cell phone of a quotation she says embodies the spirit of her husband Mike: "To the world you may be just one person, but to that one person you may have been the world." She's referred to it often since her 55-year-old husband ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5513.html Four weeks after 300 friends and co-workers turned out to celebrate Capt. Mike Biaggini's retirement, those same people - and hundreds of others - are expected Saturday to mourn his death from colon cancer. The 55-year-old veteran Douglas County law enforcement officer died at his home Feb. 17. His retirement ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5514.html Free screening kits for colorectal cancer are being offered by Coborn Cancer Center and the Hind Site Alliance and CentraCare in March, which is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5512.html The mental anguish of not knowing whether a person's cancer has returned, may now come down to a simple blood test. Johns Hopkins University researchers examined the DNA of tumors from six patients with breast or colon cancer. They have discovered each cancerous tumor has its own genetic fingerprint. Doctors ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5511.html On March 6, the fourth annual Unmasking Colon Cancer Ball is giving colorectal cancer a kick in the pants. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5510.html More and more Connecticut doctors are doing what they can to help the growing number of the uninsured in our state. One major practice is offering free colonoscopies with March designated as Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5509.html Researchers have found that Kallikrein-related peptidase 4 (KLK4) may activated protease-activated receptors (PARs), promoting the development of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5508.html Millions are missing out on colon cancer screening. Nearly half of the people who need colorectal cancer checks don’t get them. The Associated Press reported that 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year in the U.S. Nearly 50,000 die. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5507.html When Phyllis Clark lost her mother to colorectal cancer, she turned her grief into a way to help others prevent the disease. "I learned that the cancer can be treated if detected early enough, so I wanted to start educating everyone," she said. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5506.html More and more Connecticut doctors are doing what they can to help the growing number of the uninsured in our state. One major practice is offering free colonoscopies with March designated as Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5505.html DECATUR - Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancers are thethird-leading cause of cancer in both men and women in the UnitedStates, according to American Cancer Society data. Through regularscreenings, advanced stages of the disease and even deaths arepreventable, local physicians said. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5504.html DECATUR - Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancers are thethird leading cause of cancer in both men and women in the UnitedStates, according to American Cancer Society data. Through regularscreenings, advanced stages of the disease and even deaths arepreventable, local physicians said. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5503.html Caller Georgia Sheeley couldn't hide her gloom Monday. Normally one of the most upbeat people I know, Sheeley had bad news. KUOO's legendary broadcaster Joey Elbert, she said, died early Monday morning from liver and colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5502.html More than 100 musicians, politicians and friends turned out to honor Dale Hawkins, best known for the oft-covered hit "Oh! Suzy-Q, at the Robinson Film Center. Hawkins died Feb. 13 in Little Rock, Ark. The 73-year-old battled colon cancer the last few years. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5501.html Researchers have used a new strategy to develop cancer vaccines that are remarkably effective in mice. The scientists report that 100 percent of the mice vaccinated with a peptide they developed remained alive and tumor-free for at least 60 days after inoculation with colon cancer cells. The research suggests a ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5500.html Colon cancer likely is one of those topics seldom discussed at parties, at the dinner table or even among friends. However, there are good reasons to talk about colon cancer and be aware of how to reduce your risks for this disease. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5499.html Though it's the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, colon cancer is also one of the most curable cancers. Where is the colon ? It's part of the large intestine—the final portion of the digestive tract. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5498.html NEW: Millions missing out on colon cancer screening More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5496.html MINDEN, Nev. (AP) -- Douglas County sheriff's Capt. Mike Biaggini has lost his battle with colon cancer. The sheriff's office says Biaggini died Wednesday morning at his home in Gardnerville. He was 55. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5495.html Health Watch: Screening equals colon cancer prevention GateHouse News Service Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in the U.S., yet more than 90 percent of colon cancer cases are curable if caught in their early stages.   Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5494.html Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation’s second-highest cause of cancer deaths - colorectal cancer - miss them. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5493.html Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nations second-highest cause of cancer deaths miss them, despite years of public efforts to make colon screening as widespread as tests for breast and prostate cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5492.html A panel of experts is looking to a cheap, at-home test kit as a way to increase the number of people who get screened for colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5491.html Millions missing out on colon cancer screening. Panel looking to a at-home kit to increase number of people screened. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5497.html Nearly Half the People who Need Potentially Lifesaving Checks for the Nation's No. 2 Cancer Killer Miss Them Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5489.html WASHINGTON - Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for colorectal cancer miss them, despite years of public effort in the United States to make colon screening as widespread as tests for breast and prostate cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5490.html WASHINGTON — Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation's No. 2 cancer killer — colorectal cancer — miss them, despite years of public efforts to make colon screening as widespread as tests for breast and prostate cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5487.html TUCSON - Arizona Cancer Center scientist Jesse Martinez, has been awarded a $993,584 grant from the National Cancer Institute to research chemoprevention of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5486.html Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation's No. 2 cancer killer -- colorectal cancer -- miss them. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5488.html Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation's No. 2 cancer killer — colorectal cancer — miss them, despite years of public efforts to make colon screening as widespread as tests for breast and prostate cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5485.html (AP) -- Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation's No. 2 cancer killer - colorectal cancer - miss them, despite years of public efforts to make colon screening as widespread as tests for breast and prostate cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5484.html Joseph Antoni faced some rotten news last year: He had about an 18 percent chance of surviving a particular colon cancer diagnosis and no way to pay for the procedure. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5483.html Valentine's Day typically means heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and dinner out at a restaurant, but the American Cancer Society says it shouldn't mean casting aside a healthy lifestyle. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5482.html Roger Balvin The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Tyndall, S.D., for Roger William Balvin of Eugene, who died Jan. 14 of colon cancer. He was 57. Burial after the funeral will be at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5481.html Julie Mack | Kalamazoo Gazette OpinionAs a person currently undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, one thing I hear over and over again is that I must “listen to my body.”Well, my body and I have some serious communication issues.This week Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5480.html This Sept. 4, 2004 file photo shows Cresskill, N.J., police Sgt. Michael O'Loughlin who was diagnosed with advanced stage colon cancer in early 2003 and died in 2006. Lawyers for O'Loughlin's family initially claimed that he put in 293 days as "a debris remover and decontaminator" at ground zero. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5479.html The Center for disease control and prevention has labeled next month as colon cancer awareness month, but that doesn't mean you can't start taking measures for your health today. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5477.html Trishelle Cannatella Becomes First Trash Talk Champion at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge Benefiting Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5478.html (ARA) - Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in the U.S., yet it doesn't have to be. More than 90 percent of colon cancer cases are curable if caught in their early stages. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5475.html Health Discovery Corporation announced today that the Company has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Pancreas, Biliary and Liver Surgery Center of New York at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in New York City to provide clinical specimens to be utilized to complete the final validation of HDC's molecular ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5476.html SAVANNAH, Ga.----Health Discovery Corporation announced today that the Company has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Pancreas, Biliary and Liver Surgery Center of New York at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in New York City to provide clinical specimens to be utilized to complete the final validation of HDC's ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5474.html When she learned that she had colon cancer, Rachel McLeod had her doctor repeat what she had just been told. She thought she had misunderstood. Her world had just been turned upside down. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5473.html London, Feb 10 : The fibre in blueberries soothes upset stomachs and could even protect against colon cancer, a new study claims. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5472.html Celebrity Endorser for Absolute Poker Wins Tournament in Support of the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5471.html TIOGA CENTER, N.Y. (Feb. 3, 2010) -- In February of 2009, Amy Culver, Skyview Drags Track Director and Program Manager, learned that her mother had Stage III Colon Cancer. Following the diagnosis, and throughout months of receiving chemotherapy and treatment, the American Cancer Society offered support to her mother who ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5470.html A magician who used his tricks to spread the word of God in Pendle schools has died after a long battle with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5469.html DUARTE, CA – Feb. 8, 2010 – Good news for a change for women who take hormones to cope with hot flashes, sleep disruption, anxiety and other symptoms of menopause. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5468.html Colorectal adenocarcinoma accounts for the majority of cases of colorectal cancer. A series of genetic mutations in the cells lining the colon (intestinal epithelial cells) is thought to be the cause of colorectal adenocarcinoma. By studying mouse models of colon cancer and tissue from individuals with colorectal adenocarcinoma, researchers have ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5467.html The incidence of advanced breast cancer diagnosis among black women remained 30 percent to 90 percent higher compared to white women between 1992 and 2004, according to new findings by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In addition, the disparity in the incidence of advance colorectal cancer actually widened ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5466.html Skatepark builder writes "David Prowse, the 74-year-old actor who has enjoyed a long and varied career filled with roles such as Darth Vader (Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI), is starting 2010 off with two major accomplishments. His victory over colon cancer earlier this month means he'll live to ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5465.html A terminally ill Mexican woman reunited with her son after six years apart has died. The family of Marta Perez Martinez said the 31-year-old woman died Friday. Martinez, suffering from colon cancer, was reunited with her 13-year-old son Irvin Vega on Tuesday. Martinez left her rural Mexican village in 2004 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5464.html It was the butt of many jokes but the message behind it is no laughing matter. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5463.html When Sue Kay lost her sister Elizabeth "Libby" Hopps to colon cancer in 1995, the pain was too deep to express in words. But not in paint. The local artist and interior designer sat down and dipped her brush into a pot of colour and poured her heartache onto a ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5462.html For Saydel High School players and coaches, this year’s Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser has a different meaning. A year ago, the school’s volunteer boys’ basketball assistant coach, Dan Fulwider, 34, of Ankeny died from colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5461.html About half of Americans who should be screened for colon cancer aren't tested for the disease, which kills about 50,000 each year and is largely survivable if detected early. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5459.html Veteran Detroit police officer Ted Talbert III died of colon cancer Monday at the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit after an extended bout with the illness. The Belleville resident was 41. On the force for 13 years, his most recent assignment was in the 6th Precinct as a member of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5460.html Hormone replacement therapy can carry serious health risks, but a new study suggest that menopausal women who use the hormones may have lower odds of developing colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5458.html Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can carry serious health risks, but a new study adds to evidence that menopausal women who use the hormones may have lower odds of developing colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5457.html Lira's Supermarket in Minden Village is holding a fundraiser for Douglas County Sheriff's Capt. Mike Biaggini who has been fighting colon cancer for eight years. Lira's is selling raffle tickets for a 3-minute shopping spree Feb. 12 at the store. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Store manager ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5456.html Kickapoo High School will be hosting a faculty-alumni basketball game to raise money for girls' basketball coach Stephanie Phillips in her battle with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5455.html Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday it reached an agreement with regulators on the design of a late-stage study of its cancer drug candidate perifosine. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5454.html Colon cancer killed Debbie Sansbury's father and sister, and she knew that it might come for her, too. She was in greater peril than she thought. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5453.html West Bengal's Power and Non-Conventional Energy Minister and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Mrinal Banerjee died of colon cancer at a private hospital here Wednesday, party sources said. He was 72. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5450.html West Bengal Power Minister Mrinal Banerjee dead Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) West Bengal's Power and Non-Conventional Energy Minister and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Mrinal Banerjee died of colon cancer at a private hospital here Wednesday, party sources said. He was 72. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5451.html Doug Day Sr.'s colon cancer doesn't stop him from counting each second a blessing or from inspiring the people around him. BLACKSBURG -- It must have been something he ate. Those were the first thoughts Doug Day Sr. had when he developed the discomfort in his belly last summer. It ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5452.html Polly Brown battles breast cancer with determination, laughter and a positive attitude. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5449.html KUALA LUMPUR: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that without urgent action, global cancer deaths will dramatically increase from 7.6 million this year to 17 million by 2030. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5448.html TUESDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be unnerving enough to up a man's odds for either suicide or fatal heart attack, new research indicates. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5447.html WORCESTER - Someday, Elizabeth Lambert's two children may have to face their mother's painful choice and#8212; Ms. Lambert had her stomach removed to avoid cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5446.html Poker Players Compete for Cash, Prizes, and Bragging Rights at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoTrash Talk Championship of the World During Super Bowl Weekend -- Fundraiser Benefits the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5445.html THE FOUNDER OF HARLOW'S CASINO RESORT, RICHARD SCHILLING, LOSES HIS FIGHT WITH CANCER. ACCORDING TO PR NEWSWIRE, RICHARD SCHILLING WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COLON CANCER IN 2002. BUT WITH HIS NEVER LET EM DOWN MENTALITY, HE AND HIS WIFE LINDA DESIGNED, BUILT AND RAN THE NEW 75 MILLION DOLLAR CASINO RESORT ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5444.html John M. Arthur, who as president of Duquesne Light Co. oversaw an extensive environmental program in the late 1960s and early 1970s, died Monday of colon cancer. He was 87. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5443.html A St. John's doctor is calling on Newfoundland and Labrador to establish a comprehensive colon cancer screening program. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5442.html NEW YORK — Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood may help protect both men and women from cancers of the colon and rectum, confirm results of the largest study ever conducted on the topic. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5441.html Cancer and tragedy took a toll, but Jim Stone faces the future with vigor. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5438.html More than 300 co-workers and friends joined Sheriff's Capt. Mike Biaggini and his family Saturday for a retirement party where he was saluted as a "cop's cop" and "Douglas County's favorite son." Biaggini, 55, is in the end stages of colon cancer, and the party at the Carson Valley Inn ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5435.html Jim Stone, 53, has sobering reasons for both his weight gain and loss. Cancer and tragedy took a toll, but now he faces the future with vigor. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5439.html SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean scientists said Sunday that they have discovered a receptor gene that can inhibit the growth of colon cancer in humans and lead to new treatment methods down the road. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5436.html  COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Richard J. Schilling Jr., one of the owners of northern Kentucky's Beverly Hills Supper Club where a 1977 fire killed 165 people, has died. He was 62. Family spokesman Jeff Wellemeyer of Louisville said Schilling, who had suffered from colon cancer, died Wednesday at his home ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5437.html Obituary: Emilio P. Gutierrez performed Tejano, R&B and oldies songs with several bands. He died Monday after a two-year battle with colon cancer. He was 59. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5440.html RALEIGH – Gastrolntestinal Healthcare will be a Silver Sponsor of this year’s Get Your Rear in Gear, a multi-city event designed to promote colon cancer awareness and provide support for those affected by the disease. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5434.html MONTROSE — Her battle with cancer has ended, but her impact on the Montrose community has not. Janice Kinion, 64, passed away at her home Thursday morning after a tough battle with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5433.html A drug combination that's been found to pack a powerful punch against the risk of colon cancer may only work in people who go light on certain foods, including red meat, corn, and orange juice, a new study suggests. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5432.html Study: people with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to get colon cancer. Colorectal cancer - Vitamin D - Health - Cancer - Conditions and Diseases More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5431.html LONDON, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A study of more than 520,000 people in 10 Western European nations found high blood levels of vitamin D correlate with lower colon cancer risk, researchers say. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5430.html PARIS - HIGH levels of vitamin D are linked with a lower risk of colon cancer, according to a comparison of more than half a million Europeans, published online Friday by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Patients with the highest levels of vitamin D in their blood had a nearly ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5429.html High levels of vitamin D are linked with a lower risk of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5427.html ( BMJ-British Medical Journal ) High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer, finds a large European study published on bmj.com today. The risk was cut by as much as 40 percent in people with the highest levels compared with those in the ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5428.html High levels of vitamin D are linked with a lower risk of colon cancer, according to a comparison of more than half a million Europeans, published online Friday by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5425.html People with abundant levels of vitamin D -- the so-called sunshine vitamin -- may have a much lower risk of colon cancer, a study shows. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5426.html There could be an easier way to check for early signs of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5424.html Poker Players Compete for Cash, Prizes, and Bragging Rights Super Bowl Weekend in Las Vegas in a Tournament Benefiting the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5423.html Genomic Health, Inc. today announced worldwide commercial availability of its Oncotype DX® colon cancer test, the first multigene expression test developed for the assessment of risk of recurrence in patients with stage II disease.  The 12-gene advanced diagnostic test is clinically validated to predict individual recurrence risk in stage ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5420.html RICHLAND, Wash.----IsoRay, Inc. , announced today that on October 10, 2009, Dr. Bhupesh Parashar, Dr. A Gabriella Wernicke and Dr. KS Clifford Chao from the Department of Radiation Oncology, and Dr. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5421.html Can eating salmon slow aging at the cellular level? Over the years, evidence has mounted that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may help ward off a laundry list of ailments, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, colon cancer, some neurological diseases and age-related macular degeneration. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5422.html This update outlines the key data from a subgroup analysis of the pivotal NO16968 (XELOXA) study, the largest-ever study of patients with stage III colon cancer, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5419.html WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- The first blood test to reliably detect early-stage colorectal cancer and polyps may help identify patients who would gain most from colonoscopy, say Israeli researchers who developed the screen. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5418.html A new blood test has potential for detecting -- and even preventing -- colon cancer, a study shows. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5417.html ProCognia aims to develop a diagnostic kit for colon cancer through a blood sugar test. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5416.html There are stark geographical contrasts in the incidence of colon cancer worldwide. The new study analyses the causes of these disparities, starting with Spanish trends between 1951 and 2006 in terms of certain changes in consumption (tobacco, alcohol, red and processed meat, fish, vegetables ) and also behaviour (physical exercise, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5415.html Performing with The Misfits, Raging Slab and Verbal Abuse, Keats later found success as a studio musician. Robyn Chelsea-Seifert Professional drummer, Brian “Damage” Keats, whose extensive resume includes playing with Verbal Abuse, Raging Slab, Genocide and more recently recorded with the band Rayon, died Tuesday, Jan. 12 from complications of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5414.html The General Assembly approved the idea last year, but did not provide any funding. Kentucky ranks among the worst in the nation for colon cancer deaths. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5413.html There are stark geographical contrasts in the incidence of colon cancer worldwide. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5412.html Image Caption: With colon cancer a leading cause of cancer death, scientists have discovered two blood proteins that may help predict whether the disease will spread. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, American Cancer Society. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5411.html HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Scientists in China have discovered two blood proteins that may help predict whether colon cancer will spread. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5410.html PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass died at Pennsylvania's Bryn Mawr Hospital Wednesday night of complications from colon cancer surgery, his son said. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5409.html ( FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology ) Many industrialized countries welcomed reduced rates of colon cancer in the second half of the twentieth century, but Spain remains the exception. The most startling phenomenon is the 'unstoppable increase' in the incidence in both men and women. From 1951 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5408.html Many industrialized countries welcomed reduced rates of colon cancer in the second half of the twentieth century, but Spain remains the exception. The most startling phenomenon is the 'unstoppable increase' in the incidence in both men and women. From 1951 to 2000 mortality also increased in Spain. These are the ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5407.html R&B Legend Teddy Pendergrass passed at the age of 59 in Philadelphia yesterday from colon cancer. His son stated that he had battled the disease for the past 8 months. For the past 28 years, Teddy Pendergrass has been wheelchair bound because of a fatal car accident in 1982. Before ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5406.html R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who had been one of the most electric and successful figures in music until a car crash 28 years ago left him in a wheelchair, has died of colon cancer. He was 59. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5403.html Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass has died at the age of 59 following "a difficult recovery" from colon cancer surgery, his son tells the AP news agency. BBC News website readers tell the BBC their memories of the singer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5404.html Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Teddy Pendergrass , one of the leading R&B stars of the 1970s, has died at the age of 59. Pendergrass died in a Philadelphia hospital, his son told the Associated Press. The former lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes had colon cancer surgery ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5405.html Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at the age of 59 following "a difficult recovery" from colon cancer surgery, his son tells the AP news agency. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5402.html Teddy Pendergrass – March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010! The deep voiced American singer Teddy Pendergrass passed away on Wednesday. He was 59 and had been trying to recover from colon cancer surgery since 2009. E! Online reports that the American R&B and soul singer-cum-composer of 70’s Theodore DeReese ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5401.html EMITeddy Pendergrass died at a hospital in suburban Philadelphia. The singer underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had "a difficult recovery," his son said. Teddy Pendergrass, who became R&B's reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and '80s with Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5400.html Pendergrass became an inspirational figure after being paralyzed in a car accident in 1982. He had been struggling to recover from colon cancer surgery eight months ago. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5398.html The singer's son said his father died at Bryn Mawr Hospital in suburban Philadelphia. The singer underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had "a difficult recovery," his son said. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5397.html Filed under: R'n'B News , R.I.P. Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass passed away Wednesday (Jan. 13) at Bryn Mawr Hospital in the suburbs of Philadelphia. According to his son, Teddy Pendergrass II, the singer underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had "a difficult recovery." On March 18,1982, Pendergrass survived ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5399.html Officials with the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program (KCCSP) met with Pike County Health Department and Pikeville Medical Center officials today. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5396.html ( American Chemical Society ) Scientists in China are reporting discovery of two proteins present in the blood, of people with colon cancer that may serve as the potential biomarkers for accurately predicting whether the disease will spread. Their study is in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication. Click ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5395.html The halls of the Staunton Police Department were quieter Tuesday after the death of Sgt. Tom Larner, a 15-year department veteran battling colon cancer, early Tuesday morning. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5394.html STAUNTON — Thomas Emmanuel Larner, 36, husband of Angela (Young) Larner and father of 5-year-old Mackenzie Renee Larner, passed away peacefully after a courageous and inspirational two-year battle with colon cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at his residence. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5393.html It’s tragic when a person dies young and it was no different when Robert Farrell died in October, 2007, succumbing to colon cancer after a four-year illness. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5392.html SAN FRANCISCO (GenomeWeb News) – Genomic Health will launch its colon cancer test this quarter and will hire additional sales people in connection with the introduction, President and CEO Kim Popovits said Monday at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, held here this week. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5391.html Washington, Jan 12 : Mango lovers have a new reason to savour their favourite fruit - it has been found to protect against colon and breast cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5390.html Mango. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5389.html Tropical Fruit Effective at Stopping Certain Colon, Breast Cancer Cells in Lab Tests More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5388.html ST. CATHARINES — It's a 12-metre-long, 2.4-metre-tall colon on display for people to explore and get the inside truth about colon cancer. ColonCancerCheck is bringing the Giant Colon to the Pen Centre in St.[ ] More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5387.html Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. KIII TV3 - News, Sports, Weather and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5386.html Political science professor Lee Sigelman passed away Dec. 21 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. He was 64. Sigelman is credited by peers with helping to transform the political science department during his time as department chair and after. He was a prolific author with five books and hundreds ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5385.html Middle TN program allows terminally ill patients an alert, pain-free end of life surrounded by friends and relatives. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5384.html By: Emily Handy, Montage Editor 1. Charles M. Schulz, 77 Died Feb. 12, 2000 After more than 50 years of comics, artist Charles M. Schulz wrote a goodbye message to fans before his death on Feb. 12, 2000 after complications from colon cancer. By 1999, Schulz&rsqu More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5383.html Researchers have found four new genetic variants that increase the risk of contracting one of the major forms of leukemia, confirming that risk factors for the fatal blood cancer can be inherited. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5382.html Diet, lifestyle changes can help thwart dreaded disease Your New Year's resolution could also help fend off cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5381.html Other than the day he was born, Joe Nemmers Sr. never spent a day in the hospital. So when the 81-year-old Libertyville man was diagnosed with colon cancer last summer, his anxiety about tubes, tests and treatment was understandable. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5380.html A new national survey reveals that while almost all Canadians understand the importance of getting checked for colon cancer, most have not had a screening test and are confused about how and when it should happen. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5379.html Despite a high level of awareness about the benefit of being routinely screened for colorectal cancer, less than half of Canadians in the targeted age group of 50-plus are getting tested, a national survey suggests. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5378.html Less than half of Canadians in the targeted age group of 50-plus are getting tested for colorectal cancer, despite a high level of awareness about the benefit of being routinely screened, a national survey suggests. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5377.html Although an overwhelming majority of Canadians are aware that early detection leads to increasing the chances of successfully treating colon cancer, only about half are up-to-date in colon screenings, according to a survey released Thursday. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5376.html TORONTO - Despite a high level of awareness about the benefit of being routinely screened for colorectal cancer, less than half of Canadians in the targeted age group of 50-plus are getting tested, a national survey suggests. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5374.html Following the results of the Angus Reid Strategies and the Applied Health Research Centre at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer finding that the majority of Canadians have a good understanding of the benefits of colorectal cancer screening, but are not taking ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5375.html Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the first patient has been treated in the Phase 2 studies of PEG-SN38 for metastatic breast cancer. PEG-SN38 or EZN-2208 is Enzon’s PEGylated form of SN38, the active metabolite of the cancer drug Camptosar® (irinotecan HCl injection). Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5373.html Warsaw Ghetto survivor Benjamin Katz, who saved himself by leaping out of a train headed for Majdanek, a concentration camp on the outskirts of Lublin, Poland, later died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 50. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5372.html Some recurrent DNA sequences thought to be nothing more than molecular parasites appear to be active only in breast and colon cancer cells Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5371.html Des Plaines, Illinois (ots/PRNewswire) - Abbott announced today it has received CE Marking (Conformite Europeene) in the European Union for a new molecular diagnostic test, Abbott RealTime mS9 Colorectal Cancer, a non-invasive DNA assay that detects the methylated form of Septin 9, a gene linked to colorectal cancer, in blood ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5370.html WASHINGTON----The 2nd Annual National Dress In Blue Day event will be held in communities and offices nationwide on Friday, March 5th as part of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5369.html Two rival pharmaceutical giants are joining together to develop an anti-cancer drug that's being tested in San Antonio. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5368.html START doctors are helping test two targeted therapies. One is made by Merck and the other by AstraZeneca. The two big pharmaceutical companies are collaborating. A San Antonio cancer clinic is part of an exciting new drug trial. Patients here are testing a novel combination of anticancer drugs. Hopes are ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5367.html Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation’s men’s health talk program from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, sponsored by Southwest Oncology Centers, will focus on colon cancer screening and prevention. Special guests and presenters will be Dr. Maria Elena Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5366.html Samsung Electronics has received US Patent No. 7,638,274, "Polynucleotide associated with a colon cancer comprising single nucleotide polymorphism, microarray and diagnostic kit comprising the same and method for diagnosing a colon cancer using the polynucleotide." Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5365.html Hiru Corporation welcomes the integration of its MindUp Cancer Project into the HIRU corporation. This asset was recently acquired on a cash and stock basis as reported previously. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5364.html A widely-available anti-inflammatory prescription drug can reduce the risk of a common skin cancer in humans, according to a researcher at Stanford's School of Medicine. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5363.html ( Stanford University Medical Center ) A widely-available anti-inflammatory prescription drug can reduce the risk of a common skin cancer in humans, according to a researcher at Stanford's School of Medicine. Although oral administration of the drug, celecoxib, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5362.html By Sheila Gardner sgardner@recordcourier.com Douglas County Sheriff's Capt. Mike Biaggini is undergoing treatment in San Francisco for bile duct blockage before he is cleared for a trip to the Bahamas for treatment of his liver cancer. Biaggini, 55, had hoped to leave Sunday for the Bahamas to undergo the alternative ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5361.html Until recently, many women with fibroids - non-cancerous growths in the womb - were advised to have a hysterectomy. Sue Hutton, from Southampton, opted for an incision-free procedure called uterine fibroid embolisation. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5360.html Marshall County Commission Chairman Doug Fleming underwent what appeared to be successful cancer surgery at Vanderbilt Hospital. Monday morning doctors removed a portion of his liver where the early-stage cancer had been detected. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5359.html DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Dealmaking and Industry Outlook: Targeted Cancer Therapies" to their offering. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5358.html UroToday.com - As cancer surgeons, we witness the fear and anxiety we create when we tell patients that they may have cancer. This fear is understandable, as cancer can be a deadly disease. Choices for therapy can be overwhelming and treatments emotionally and physically taxing. We want to use all ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5357.html NEGROS Occidental Provincial Board Member Macario Zafra Jr. succumbed to colon cancer last January 1, around 9:30 a.m., at 62 in Kabankalan District Hospital. read more Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5356.html Men have a reputation of not being the most cooperative medical patients. Newport Beach businessman Richard Stevens is no exception. But he maintains he survived a heart transplant, multiple heart surgeries, colon cancer, a coma and acute thrombosis not by ignoring medical advice but by being More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5353.html Sharjah, 2nd Jan. 2010 (WAM) -- Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) held a Cancer Awareness Educational Seminar entitled "The Latest in Breast Cancer" at the headquarters of Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5355.html When it comes to New Year's resolutions, weight loss usually tops the list. A Minnesota woman tackled those problem pounds and in the process saved her life. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5354.html HAYDEN -- Project Health, the Panhandle Public Health Foundation, has awarded $5,000 in grants to local organizations to help catch colorectal cancer early and to help protect children from sexual abuse. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5352.html Could you protect yourself against cancer by choosing wisely what you put on your plate? Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5351.html One of the region's foremost legal experts on fishing rights, faces terminal cancer Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5350.html Rosetta Genomics this month announced that it has scaled back its work on a serum-based colon cancer-screening assay based on microRNA biomarkers, less than a year after the company said that commercialization of the test, dubbed miRscreen Colon, had become its top priority. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5349.html People carrying the germ-line MSH6 mutation are at high risk by age 80 years for colorectal and endometrial cancers and any cancer associated with Lynch syndrome, according to a new study published online December 22 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. It is known that mutations in MSH6 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5348.html WILTON — Nobody wants to talk about poop but isn’t it better than talking about a cancer diagnosis? As a college student in good health, Molly McMaster did not want to talk about it either. She had a number of symptoms that went undiagnosed. McMaster attributed her “stomach issues” to ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5347.html A set of gene-expression profiles may be able to help oncologists better pick chemotherapies in about 80 percent of cases in three types of cancer, according to scientists at Duke University’s Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5346.html GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Two months ago, Mike Biaggini got the news that his eight-year battle against colon cancer was just about over. "I was told by my doctors that the treatment regimen would shorten my life, that it would not do my family or me any good," Biaggini said in ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5345.html While taking cholesterol-lowering statins can protect individuals against various health conditions, they are ineffective in lowering the risk of developing colorectal cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5344.html BY KATHLEEN WOOLF, PhD, RD As an athlete, you know that healthy eating prepares your body for optimal performance. Did you know that your food choices today influence your health tomorrow ? Healthy eating can significantly lower your risk for future disease such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5343.html Taking a cholesterol-lowering statin will lower your cholesterol but it won't cut your risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to study of more than 400,000 Canadians. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5342.html John Cranshaw's stroke left him half paralyzed, while Ernest Minor's wife, Norma, was hit by what would become a fatal case of colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5341.html AN Australian charity has blamed start-up costs for passing on less than one cent in every dollar. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5340.html Wellington writer, publisher and bookseller Hugh Price died yesterday after battling colon cancer. Price founded book publishers, Price Milburn, with Jim Milburn in 1956. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5339.html By Cece Nunn Cece.Nunn@StarNewsOnline.com After Nell O’Connor’s husband died, she searched for something to fill the void. She and Dennis were married for 35 years, and his death from colon cancer was devastating. “I just needed something to do, a reason to get out of bed in the morning,” said ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5338.html DAYTON - A Dayton mother recently diagnosed with colon cancer found out last week that she needs chemotherapy. Wendy Robards also learned that finding a doctor to treat an uninsured cancer patient is next to impossible. "Right now I'm living in the unknown," said Robards, 39, a single mother of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5337.html President Corazon Aquino, 76, of colon cancer on August 1. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5336.html Mahmoud Hussein tries to hold back his tears as he looks at his 30-year-old brother Ahmed who suffers from colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5335.html Grosse Ile Township -- George Gorno Sr., a longtime auto dealership owner who was a Downriver fixture personally and professionally, died Monday after a 2 1/2 -year fight with colon cancer. He was 61. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5334.html Broncos surprise 79-year-old fan who fell ill before 2007 Fiesta Bowl Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5333.html This year, Santa arrived in an ambulance instead of a sleigh. April Jennings, a young single mother, was diagnosed with colon cancer just before Thanksgiving. A week later, the certified nursing assistant had to quit her job to begin chemotherapy, and little things became a big challenge. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5332.html FOREST PARK -- Family, friends and fellow firefighters paid tribute to Kris Nadaud in a touching ceremony Tuesday morning. Nadaud died of colon cancer December 19. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5331.html CINCINNATI -- The Forest Park Fire Department, family, friends and many others are saying goodbye to Chris Nadaud on Tuesday. Nadaud was a Forest Park firefighter who passed away from colon cancer over the weekend. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5330.html London, Dec 21 (IANS) Scientists have reported for the first time that a group of drugs used to treat heart failure shows promise for fighting colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5329.html FRIDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- A family of naturally derived heart drugs called cardiac glycosides shows promise in fighting colon cancer, new research has found. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5328.html Colon cancer survival is dependent upon the number of lymph nodes removed, according to a new analysis. Colon cancer can spread through the body via the lymph nodes, so removing them is important in containing and curing the disease. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5327.html UPPSALA, Sweden, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A group of drugs used to treat heart failure shows promise for fighting colon cancer, researchers in Sweden said. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5326.html Scientists in Sweden are reporting for the first time that a group of drugs used to treat heart failure shows promise for fighting colon cancer. The study is in ACS' Journal of Natural Products, a monthly publication. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5325.html Dec. 16, 2009 – Senior citizens, always on guard for heart and cancer threats, will appreciate the Oriental Foxglove plant, which produces a drug named digitoxin. It is part of a family of medications used to treat heart disease, which now appear to also fight colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5324.html Scientists in Sweden are reporting for the first time that a group of drugs used to treat heart failure shows promise for fighting colon cancer. The study is in ACS' Journal of Natural Products. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with more than 150,000 ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5323.html Medical researchers with EDP Biotech Corporation (EDP) have captured national attention with their revolutionary new technology for a simple blood test to detect early-stage colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5322.html BOSTON, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Men with colorectal cancer were more likely to survive if they exercised regularly, U.S. researchers found. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5321.html Medical researchers with EDP Biotech Corporation have captured national attention with their revolutionary new technology for a simple blood test to detect early-stage colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5319.html ATLANTA — Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in America during the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5317.html The Rev. Arthur Wardsworth Jr., a community activist and pastor of two Algiers churches, died Wednesday of colon cancer. He was 44. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5318.html Making more exercise may prolong survival in male colon cancer patients, said a study in the Dec. 14-28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and colleagues picked up 668 men who had been treated for stage I, stage II ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5315.html Colonoscopies could become a thing of the past thanks to a West Knoxville-based medical company. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5316.html A medical breakthrough by a Knoxville company could make the detection of colon cancer as simple as a $30 blood test. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5314.html Increased physical activity appears to be associated with a lower risk of cancer-specific and overall death in men with a history of colorectal cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body, according to a report in the December 14/28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5320.html ( JAMA and Archives Journals ) Increased physical activity appears to be associated with a lower risk of cancer-specific and overall death in men with a history of colorectal cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body, according to a report in the December 14/28 issue of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5312.html You may know this already, but here's more proof: Leading a physically active life yields multiple health dividends, according to four studies published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5311.html MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise appears to reduce the risk of death in male colon cancer survivors, researchers report. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5310.html Embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable colonoscopies may soon be a thing of the past.  National researchers are taking note of a new screening test that is making its way through the approval process. The Knoxville-based company, EDP Biotech Corporation is pursuing a patent for the revolutionary, ColoMarker, an affordable medical ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5313.html Australia's CSIRO developed a colonoscopy game to help train gastroenterologists. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5309.html ATLANTA — Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. The estimate was made in an annual report that shows that, overall, the U.S. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5308.html Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in America during the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5307.html Washington, Dec 9 : A research team led by an Indian-origin scientist has revealed that adding a small molecule to the cancer drug Temozolomide effectively treats colon cancer cells that are highly resistant to treatment. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5306.html WASHINGTON----The Colon Cancer Alliance today issued a statement regarding a new report signaling a drop in colorectal cancer: Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5305.html Filed under: Women's Health , Men's Health , Diet & Nutrition , Fitness , Disease Prevention During his first physical exam in several years, 55-year-old Joe mentioned that his 70-year-old sister was doing well after colon cancer 10 years ago. Joe's provider completed the examination, sent him for routine lab ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5304.html Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5303.html Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the United States during the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5302.html Colon-cancer deaths could drop drastically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5301.html Washington, Dec 8 : Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish and seafood, can help reduce risk of colon cancer, says a new study. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5300.html Colon cancer deaths could drop significantly in the next decade because of better screening and treatment. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5298.html Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to top researchers. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5299.html ( American Association for Cancer Research ) Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish and seafood, may have a role in colorectal cancer prevention, according to results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held Dec. 6-9, 2009, in Houston. Click here for ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5297.html ATLANTA - Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in America during the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5294.html Rate in 2020 could be half of what it was in 2000, due to better screening and treatment, a study shows. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5296.html Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5293.html MONDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Better screening, healthier living and new treatments have all continued to help cut the annual number of cancer cases and deaths in the United States, a new report says. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5295.html LONDON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Binge drinking habits and cheap alcohol are partially to blame for the increasing number of cancer cases in England, medical experts said. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5292.html Question: My friend's father died of colon cancer and her mother has heart disease, so she has stopped eating meat. Can becoming a vegetarian really protect you from cancer and other diseases? Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5291.html Bill Golden fell sick with colon cancer, and at 86, he has an artificial hip and arthritis in his knees. Golden still gives thanks, though, and researchers say that appreciative attitude can be good for you, too. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5290.html Kathy Tijerina, a lifelong member of the Canyon Community and a four-year survivor of breast cancer has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. Due to her pre-existing medical history of cancer, s Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5289.html Local Grand Rapids music staple Ralston Bowles has colon cancer. And Grammy Award-winning folksinger Judy Collins intends to do something about it. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5288.html In addition to the many, many negative health effects linked to cigarette smoking, an emerging study has found stronger evidence linking cigarette smoking to colorectal cancer, said Science Daily. “This provides one more reason not to smoke, or to quit as soon as possible,” said senior author Michael J. Thun, ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5287.html University of Florida researchers have found a way to use just a fraction of the normal dosage of a highly toxic, debilitating chemotherapy drug to achieve even better results against colon cancer cells. More research is needed before the therapy can be tested in patients, but the discovery in human ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5286.html Dr. F.E. "Ed" Thompson was a leader in improving the health of others. Thompson, 62, held the post of Mississippi's health officer, from 1993 to 2003, and again from 2007 until his death Tuesday of colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5285.html MISSISSIPPI LOST A GREAT health leader Tuesday when Dr. Ed Thompson, state health officer, succumbed to colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5284.html Burlington’s 80-year-old Robert Anderson has received an early Christmas gift — more publicly-funded, life-prolonging Avastin treatments that he hopes will help rid him of colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5283.html A Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) determined that in a phase 3 clinical trial for early-stage colon cancer, no group of patients benefited from the addition of the monoclonal antibody cetuximab (Erbitux ™) to a standard chemotherapy regimen known as FOLFOX. Monoclonal antibodies are a type of protein designed in the ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5282.html JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Funeral arrangements are complete for one of the most respected public health servants in the Magnolia State. State Health Officer, Dr. Ed Thompson, died early Tuesday morning following a long fight with colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5281.html The Center for Digestive Care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been established with a mission to provide high-quality patient care, research and education for all aspects of digestive disease. It offers innovative treatments and coordinated care for conditions ranging from gastrointestinal reflux and hepatitis C to colon cancer ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5280.html Those who knew Lou Burgelin trumpeted his devotion to his fellow man Tuesday, as news of the 93-year-old's death had many grieving the loss of a piece of Vallejo history.Burgelin died Monday of colon cancer."It is with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of Lou Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5279.html The state health officer, Dr. Ed Thompson, who died Tuesday of colon cancer, dedicated his life to improving the health of Mississippians and others who so desperately needed it. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5278.html A Treasure Coast man dying of colon cancer said he wants to spend his final days fishing, but instead is battling a boat dealer over what he calls a bait-and-switch. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5277.html TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A CT scan of liver tumors caused by the spread of colorectal cancer may help predict overall survival after chemotherapy, researchers report. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5276.html Ed Thompson loses fight with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5274.html State Health Officer Dr. Ed Thompson died early Tuesday after a long bout with colon cancer. He was 62. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5275.html Scientists from the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland report that compounds called sphingadienes may be behind the potential anti-cancer effects of soy, long touted in scientific studies. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5273.html Q: I recently read your article about diverticulosis and would like to share my experience. In early 2006, my primary-care doctor suggested I have a colonoscopy. Although I was only 46 at the time, she had concerns, since my mother had colon cancer in 2 Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5272.html Ten- year-old Adam Marquardt practices baseball with his dad, Steve, everyday after school. But their routine changed a year ago, after Steve found out he had colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5271.html BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Body-mass index and existing medical conditions do not explain the decreased cancer survival among blacks compared to whites, U.S. researchers said. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5269.html Zarlink Semiconductor ( TSX:ZL )'s low-power wireless radio chip is being used in a new mini-camera for checking the inside of a patient's colon for cancer, the company announced Monday. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5270.html Natural lipid molecules commonly found in soy have shown promising results in treating colon cancer, a new study finds. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5268.html - Zarlink ultra low-power radio used by Given Imaging in PillCam(R) COLON 2 capsule that provides physicians with a patient-friendly option for colon visualization Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5267.html Several doctors groups and advocacy groups set guidelines for cancer screening, and they update that advice periodically as new information emerges. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't. Last year, a number of groups got together and issued consensus guidelines for colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5266.html OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A new class of agents found in soy may prevent or even treat cancer, U.S. scientists suggest. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5265.html Scientists have identified a new class of therapeutic agents found naturally in soy that can prevent and possibly treat colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer. Sphingadienes are natural lipid molecules found in soy that research shows may be the key to fighting colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5264.html WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Sphingadienes, natural lipid molecules found in soy, could become a key ingredient in treatments for colon cancer, California researchers have found. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5263.html Washington, November 25 : Researchers have found a component in soy that can prevent and even treat colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5262.html A study conducted by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland scientists identifies a new class of therapeutic agents found naturally in soy that can prevent and possibly treat colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer. Sphingadienes (SDs) are natural lipid molecules found in soy that research shows may ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5261.html ( Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland ) A study conducted by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland scientists identifies a new class of therapeutic agents found naturally in soy that can prevent and possibly treat colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer. Sphingadienes are natural lipid ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5260.html Researchers at the University of Granada, Spain, have found a suicide gene, called 'gene E', which leads to the death of tumour cells derived from breast, lung and colon cancer, and prevents their growth. The importance of this new gene is that its use to fight cancer can reduce the ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5259.html NASHUA, N.H.----iCAD, Inc. , an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis and workflow solutions for the early identification of cancer, announces its schedule of events at the 95th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, from November 29 through December 4, 2009. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5258.html The New Brunswick government will now spend $3 million on an expensive drug that fights colorectal cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5257.html As a 36-year-old single mother and survivor of advanced colon cancer, Holly Rochelle hardly needed more uncertainty in her life. But on Nov. 16 she got it, nevertheless: a terse letter stating that, for reasons never explained, her lease at the Three Rivers Luxury Apartments would not be renewed and ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5256.html A new study by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers shows that body-mass index (BMI) and co-existing medical conditions (co-morbidity) do not explain the decreased survival observed among African-Americans compared to Caucasians who also have colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5255.html Co-existing illnesses also don't explain why more blacks die than whites, study finds Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5254.html MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Body weight and co-existing health problems don't explain why black colon cancer patients have lower survival rates than whites, U.S. researchers say. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5253.html LEXINGTON — Having practiced it with gusto, several thousand onlookers were excited when the time came Tuesday to welcome Tricia Creasey and her family to their new home. The seventh-grade teacher, who suffers from colon cancer, is the latest Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5252.html A new study by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers shows that body-mass index (BMI) and co-existing medical conditions (co-morbidity) do not explain the decreased survival observed among African-Americans compared to Caucasians who also have colon cancer. The study is published online Nov. 23 in Cancer, a journal of ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5251.html For colon and other cancers, African-Americans have lower survival rates than whites. There was a belief that racial disparity in survival following surgery for colon cancer was related to a high BMI and co-morbidity. A new study in Cancer shows how that explanation is flawed. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5250.html Agios Pharmaceuticals today announced that its scientists have established, for the first time, that the mutated IDH1 gene has a novel enzyme activity consistent with a cancer-causing gene, or oncogene. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5249.html 29-year-old Rich Lemke was diagnosed with colon cancer in March. Doctors say the cancer is terminal and that he only has a few weeks left to live. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5248.html A Van Andel Research Institute scientist has received a $1.3 million federal grant to study how tumors develop resistance to chemotherapy in colon cancer, and his findings could help those suffering from other cancers. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5247.html Marshall County Commission Chairman Doug Fleming is seeking treatments related to two types of cancer. Fleming recently had a sarcoma tumor removed from his leg. While doctors were treating him for the sarcoma tumor they also found another type of colon cancer that had metastasized in his liver. Link to original ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5246.html Several doctors groups and advocacy groups set guidelines for cancer screening, and they update that advice periodically as new information emerges. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't. Last year, a number of groups got together and issued consensus guidelines for colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5245.html Cancer of the colon or rectum strikes about 130,000 people each year and kills nearly 55,000, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, when it's caught early, colorectal cancer is one of the most easily cured cancers. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5244.html On Feb. 5, at the age of 53, Patricia L. Kacyn of Riverwoods died from colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5243.html 19 November 2009 Few people would think to associate heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, osteoarthritis, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, gallstones, lung disease, pregnancy complications, poor menstrual reproductive health, bladder control problems and psychological disorders with obesity but the reality of the matter is that these are common conditions ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5242.html Movie and television actor Johnny Delgado has passed away due to colon cancer. He was 61. Television host German Moreno said in his radio show on dzBB that Delgado, born Juan Marasigan Feleo, died at around 1:45 p.m. Thursday. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5241.html A patient at Baptist Hospital has suffered from colon cancer. Next to her gall bladder is what many long considered to be an inoperable lesion. That is until last week when the Baptist Hospital received their new Nanoknife system. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5240.html A day after Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its drug candidate picoplatin failed to improve survival for patients with lung cancer, the company reported positive data on the drug as a treatment for colorectal cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5239.html Joan L. Powers, 73, a Delaware County teacher for 35 years, died of colon cancer Friday at her home in Maris Grove, a retirement community in Glen Mills. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5238.html Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) A nano-sized capsule being developed by researchers boosts the person's uptake of curcumin, the main ingredient in tumeric powder, and can be used in treatment of several diseases including colon cancer and Alzheimer's. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5237.html Though doctors don't recommend periodic colonoscopy screenings for those without a history of colon cancer until age 50, Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5236.html Colon and rectal cancer prevention and treatment is the topic of today's Deseret News/Intermountain Healthcare Hotline. From 10 a.m. to noon, Dr. Kerry Fisher, chief of surgery, and Dr. Brent Christensen, a surgeon, both from LDS Hospital, will answer questions by phone. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5235.html  ROCHESTER, Ill. — Lots of things could cross the mind of Bob Waldmire as he lies dying on the futon of his 1966 Chevy bus-house. Waldmire is an artist, bioregionalist and the free spirit of Route 66. He has been diagnosed with colon cancer, which has spread to his liver. ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5234.html A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists. Though the studies have not been conducted to determine recommended consumption amounts, scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or "trig," may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial against colon cancer ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5233.html Washington, Nov 14 : Scientists from Karolinska Institutet have suggested a new way of fighting colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5232.html FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Tiny capsules could increase the body's absorption of the yellow curry ingredient curcumin, which is being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of colon cancer, psoriasis and Alzheimer's disease. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5231.html Additional studies are necessary to determine recommended consumption amounts, she added. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5229.html Research led by Bill Hahn used genome-wide loss-of-function screens to look for genes that regulate beta-catenin activity in colon cancer. Comparing results with copy number alterations in colon cancer data, he identified CDK8, that when suppressed, inhibits proliferation in colon cancer cells. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5230.html One difficulty with fighting cancer cells is that they are similar in many respects to the body's stem cells. By focusing on the differences, researchers have found a new way of tackling colon cancer. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5228.html One difficulty with fighting cancer cells is that they are similar in many respects to the body's stem cells. By focusing on the differences, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a new way of tackling colon cancer. The study is presented in the prestigious journal Cell. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5227.html A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5226.html Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Cancer Colorectal Cancer or Colon Cancer Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5225.html ( University of California - Los Angeles ) Marshalling quantitative data on subjects as diverse as the accuracy of clocks in public settings and colon cancer, a new book by a UCLA historian illustrates how differences between the United States and nations of western Europe are much smaller than commonly ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5224.html Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5222.html Cancer is a word that forever changes lives, lifestyles and entire families. Suzanne Maniscalco Dwyer and her two sisters were growing up in Oak Brook when their mother was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1984. With limited knowledge of the disease and few resources to turn to, Dwyer had no ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5223.html COLLEGE STATION - A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists. Though the studies have not been conducted to determine recommended consumption amounts, scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or "trig," may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5221.html When was the last time you were scared to death? People over 50 or those with a history of colon or rectal cancer often Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5220.html Q: My aunt had surgery just after she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She died a couple of days later from a blood clot in her lung. Was this related to her cancer? More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5219.html RACINE - Childhood friends and former classmates will gather from near and far Saturday to hold a benefit for a 32-year-old Racine man diagnosed with colon cancer, and attempt to raise cancer awareness at the same time. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5218.html It's been 3½ years since John O'Connor, a transplanted Nova Scotian working as a physician for the community of Fort Chipewyan, Alta., went public with concerns that he noticed an epidemic of cancer Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5217.html Jan Brandenburg, the wife of former University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jim Brandenburg, died Monday in Austin, Texas, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was 71. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5216.html Royal Dell Harshman Oct. 1, 1948-Nov. 4, 2009 Former Gresham resident and City Councilor Royal Dell Harshman, 61, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, from colon cancer at his home in Long Beach, Wash. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Artisan, 114 Main St., ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5215.html Phil Chandler of Miami Township was diagnosed with colon cancer in January of 2008 after going in for surgery for a ruptured appendix. Once inside, doctors found a tumor that perforated his colon. They broke the news to his wife Kathy in the waiting room. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5214.html For the family of Refugio G. Nunez, Hospice House was a refuge during the end stages of his five-year battle with colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5213.html Princess gets emotional as she tells her realization in life. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5212.html Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer — and stumbled on a valuable life lesson on the importance of perspective. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5211.html Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since. Three months ago, Dad found out he had stage-four colon cancer. Two weeks after his diagnosis, he married "Sue." Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5210.html Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since. Three months ago, Dad found out he had stage-four colon cancer. Two weeks after his diagnosis, he married "Sue." Here's the problem: Before he was sick, Dad didn't get along that well with ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5209.html Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since. Three months ago, Dad found out he had stage-four colon cancer. Two weeks after his diagnosis, he married “Sue.” Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5208.html DEAR ANNIE: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since. Three months ago, Dad found out he had stage-four colon cancer. Two weeks after his diagnosis, he married “Sue.” Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5206.html Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since. Three months ago, Dad found out he had stage-four colon cancer. Two weeks after his diagnosis, he married "Sue." Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5207.html Colon cancer screening exams may be more effective if done very early in the day rather than later, yielding more polyps per patient, says a new study. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5205.html FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Early morning colonoscopies detect more polyps than colon cancer screenings done later in the day, and the number of polyps found decreases by the hour as the day progresses, a new study has found. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5204.html Vectibix, the new colon cancer drug made by drug-maker Amgen (AMGN) did not show statistically significant survival of patients in its most recent study. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5203.html A patient's socioeconomic status (income, martial status and race) has absolutely no impact on his outcome following curative radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a new study. It is unique in that nearly 50 percent of patients in the analysis are African-American. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5202.html The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new UCLA study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the day progressed. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5201.html Washington, Nov 5 : Curcumin, an ingredient commonly found in yellow curry, is being viewed as a promising disease-fighter. Scientists are working on developing nano-sized capsules containing the curry ingredient in an effort to improve its absorption and effectiveness in the body. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5200.html Bob Waldmire, the 'last original hippie,' was inspiration for the VW van character Fillmore in 'Cars' He spent his years on the famed highway selling India-ink artwork from Santa Monica, Calif., to Pontiac, Ill. Now, dying of colon cancer, the 'last original hippie' hopes to live 17 more days for ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5199.html The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association , adds to previous studies on how dietary patterns may influence colorectal cancer, but is said to be the first to consider cancer recurrence. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5198.html (PhysOrg.com) -- Duke University Medical Center researchers have discovered an already-FDA-approved compound that can effectively `silence` a cell receptor shown to interfere with chemotherapy. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5197.html ( University of California - Los Angeles ) The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new UCLA study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5196.html Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5195.html High-risk melanoma patients who are treated with radiation after surgery have a significantly lower risk of their cancer returning to the lymph nodes (19 percent), compared to those patients who do not have radiation therapy (31 percent), according to the first randomized study of its kind presented at the plenary ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5194.html Inflammation is linked to diabetes, depression, heart disease, and cancer; what you can do about it. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5193.html GastroFISH™ is the first tissue-based fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test for the detection of chromosomal anomalies associated with colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5192.html GastroFISH™ is the first tissue-based fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test for the detection of chromosomal anomalies associated with colon cancer. "We are excited to be the first laboratory to offer GastroFISH for the colon. Using current histological techniques, identifying adenomas with a high risk for progression to cancer is ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5191.html Adcock, Mildred; 71, Evansville, Oct. 14, septic shock, pneumonia, urinary tract infection Bell, Reuben; 89, Evansville, Oct. 17, suspected s. aureus endocarditis with septic shock Bock, Jean D.; 81, Evansville, Oct. 13, respiratory arrest, congestive heart failure Brown, Calvin H.; 68, Evansville, Oct. 19, metastatic colon cancer Bruner, Winifred Jo; ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5190.html Lancaster resident Pamela Walton wants to help out her sons and also prepare for retirement. Luckily, she hasn't made any major mistakes with her money. It's been nearly three years since her husband died of colon cancer, but Pamela Walton hasn't taken his voice off the answering machine. She still ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5189.html GastroFISH™ is the first tissue-based fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test for the detection of chromosomal anomalies associated with colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5188.html Holly E. Wetscher, 59, a resident of Westfield, died at her home on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2009, surrounded by her family. The cause of death was colon cancer. Funeral services were held at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield on Oct. 25 . More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5187.html Editor’s note: This is part of a monthlong series on the battle against cancer in Butler County. When Janet Moran was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer at age 23 she knew more than most her age about the disease. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5186.html For 83-year-old Sylvia Goldberg, some subtle symptoms that came from her diet lead to a diagnosis of stage-4 colon cancer. After surgery and radiation, Goldberg was started on a drug called "Avastin." It's part of a new group of drugs known as "biologics." The drugs are produced by living organisms ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5185.html FALLSTON — Cleveland County has reached out and wrapped 7-year-old Carey Heavner and her family in a big hug. Since discovering in August that Carey had an adult form of colon cancer, people have responded by holding several fundraisers for the More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5183.html RICHMOND, Va.----GastroFISH™ is the first tissue-based fluorescence in situ hybridization test for the detection of chromosomal anomalies associated with colon cancer. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5184.html REHOVOT, Israel & PHILADELPHIA----Rosetta Genomics today announced that Ayelet Chajut, its Executive Vice President, R&D, Head of Molecular Biology will speak at the 6th International Conference on Circulating Nucleic Acids in Plasma and Serum . More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5182.html The study may go some way to weakening the arguments of opponents of folic acid fortification who cite studies that reported potential increases in colorectal cancer risk associated with folic acid. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5181.html Women who regularly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have better survival after a colorectal cancer diagnosis, research indicates. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5180.html B.C. lost another Olympic "father" yesterday, when Ted Nebbeling died of colon cancer at 65. Nebbeling was a former mayor of Whistler and a B.C. cabinet minister. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5179.html U scientists received 95 research grants, totaling $28 million in federal economic stimulus grant money to fund research projects ranging from developing a diagnostic test for colon cancer to understanding the genetics of the human metabolism . Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5178.html Ted Nebbeling, a B.C. MLA and the first cabinet minister in Canadian history to marry his same-sex partner, has died of colon cancer. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5177.html Former B.C. cabinet minister and Whistler Mayor Ted Nebbeling has died. Nebbeling, 65, succumbed to colon cancer early Wednesday in Vancouver. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5176.html The Mount Graham Regional Medical Center Foundation will host the Health Raisers event — a fund-raiser aimed at raising money to purchase equipment for colon cancer screening. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5175.html A local sheriff's department is taking action to help a sick little girl get better. Read more here http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5174.html When Robin Toner passed away from colon cancer in December at the age of 54, she left behind a doting husband, two beautiful children and a legacy as a dogged political journalist. Ten months after her death, loved ones gathered Tuesday to honor her at Syracuse University, the place she ... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5173.html SHELBY — George Malkmus testifies that changing his diet changed his life, in fact, probably saved it way back in 1976. Diagnosed with colon cancer, he shunned meat, embraced carrot juice and immersed himself in studying what the Bible has to say Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5172.html The man whose decades of solitary confinement at Western State Hospital sparked a legal fight to improve conditions there has died. The Richmond Times Dispatch says Cesar Augusto Chumil died earlier this month in northern Virginia, from colon cancer. More... http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5171.html (Adds details on results, executive comments, updated share price.) Hospira Inc.'s (HSP) third-quarter profit jumped 42%, beating analyst' expectations by a wide margin as a new generic version of a Sanofi-Aventis SA ( SNY, SAN.FR) colon-cancer drug quickly ramped up sales. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5169.html While there is little doubt concerning the effectiveness of colonoscopy procedures to detect colon cancer, a new study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego places new emphasis on the importance of adequate bowel preparation prior to procedure. Link to original article http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5170.html Hospira Inc.'s (HSP) third-quarter profit jumped 42% as results surged ahead of analysts' expectations with help from a generic version of a Sanofi-Aventis SA (SNY, SAN.FR) colon-cancer drug and a cost-cutting plan. Click here for more info http://www.coloncancersolutions.com/5168.html