Whether is it jogging around the park, pumping iron or swimming, an hour of vigorous exercise a day can lower the risk of bowel cancer, according to a study…

The consumption of more than three glasses of red wine a week reduced the risk for significant colorectal neoplasia (SCRN), or colon cancer, according to research presented at the…

Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is an accurate screening method for colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the November issue…

Researchers at University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute have discovered a new target for possible future colon cancer treatments -  a molecule that is implicated in 85 percent of colon…

Subjects with negative colonoscopy findings might not need to undergo repeat screening for at least 20 years, if at all, because of the very low risk of cancer.

“Screening colonoscopy…

Colon cancer risk in women does not seem to be reduced by physical activity.

“Physical activity has frequently been reported to decrease the…

The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on Tuesday released seven quality guidelines for breast and colorectal cancer care, CQ Today reports.

The guidelines…

According to the results of a small study compounds found in curry and onions may help prevent colon cancer in those at risk.

Patients with pre-cancerous polyps in the colon (familial…

A small but informative clinical trial by Johns Hopkins investigators shows that a pill combining chemicals found in turmeric, a spice used in curries, and onions reduces…

Adults who carry much of their fat around the middle may be at increased risk of colon cancer, a large European study suggests.

Researchers found that among nearly 370,000 adults…

A UCLA/Veteran’s Affairs study showed that more than 40 percent of patients who initially had received a positive result on a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)…

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that an improved version of the non-invasive fecal DNA (fDNA) test to screen for colon cancer (CRC) demonstrates a higher…

Voluntary exercise and a restricted diet reduced the number and size of pre-cancerous polyps in the intestines of male mice and improved survival, according to a study by a University…

During the past year, the study of the potential use of COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) inhibitors to prevent colorectal and breast cancer has come under intense scrutiny. Recent research…

Celebrex, a treatment for arthritis, may help prevent colon cancer in high-risk patients, but it also raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers said on Monday.

Pfizer…

Results from a Phase III study of a new drug show promise for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, according to a…

Earlier onset of colorectal cancer appears to be associated with alcohol use, tobacco use and male gender, according to research conducted at Evanston…

Confirming the findings from animal studies, treatment with SSRI type antidepressants, such as Zoloft and Prozac, is associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, new research shows.

By contrast, the…

Despite having the greatest risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) of any gender, race or ethnicity, an astounding 96 percent of African American women do not…

Colonoscopy isn’t only the gold standard for screening for colon cancer; it also enables precancerous growths or polyps to be removed there and then during the inspection of the colon.…

Even after Katie Couric showed us all that it’s not that bad, the thought of a colonoscopy makes most people squirm.

Unpleasant or not, colon cancer screening is essential…

Fewer than nine out of 10 low-income, medically underserved minority patients at risk for colorectal cancer receive a recommendation for colorectal cancer screening by physicians at government-supported…

One of the newest and most potent chemotherapies for colon cancer is as safe and effective for the elderly as it is for younger patients, based on a…

High levels of magnesium in the diet may lower a woman’s risk of developing colon cancer. The findings from the study of U.S. women support the results of an…

A new method of isolating colon cells from naturally passed feces may lead to a way to detect colorectal cancer early, according to Japanese researchers.

Dr. Yasuhiro Matsumura said…