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Old Drugs, New Ways (XELIRI) to Treat Colon CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A newly published study highlights how combining existing cancer treatment medications in new ways can improve survival for those with advanced colorectal cancer. The chemotherapy combined two medications, capecitabine and irinotecan, in a treatment referred to as XELIRI. Researchers studied XELIRI treatment in 53 patients, more than half (55%) of whom were 65 years of age or older. The overall response rate (ORR) to XELIRI in this group was 32% and the disease control rate was estimated to be 66%. The median (similar to "average") survival in the group was 19.2 months, showing that even in people with metastatic (advanced...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

100,500 Cancers Per Year Due to ObesityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Institute for Cancer Research recently released new numbers on how obesity is linked to the number of cancer cases in the US each year. Not surprisingly, the numbers aren't good. When it comes to colon cancer, it is estimated that at least 13,200 cases each year are due to obesity. In other words, studies suggest that nearly 10%, or one-tenth, of all colon cancer cases never would occur each year if obesity were not a problem in the US. Other health experts believe this estimate is even on the low side. Another study on this topic suggests that about 30% of all colon cancer cases in the United States are due t...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Folic Acid and B12 Supplements Increase Cancer RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study showed harm from folic acid supplements in a country that does not fortify its food supply with folic acid. The United States does fortify the food supply with folic acid. This means that we already get a supplemental form of this nutrient in our diets in high amounts. This also means that the harms of taking additional folic acid supplements are more likely to occur in people who are living in the US. The bottom line is that we should get our folic acid from foods naturally high in this nutrient, not from pills. No studies have ever shown that getting plenty of folic acid from food increases cancer risk. Plus, ...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Qigong Benefits People with CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For people with cancer, a decrease in quality of life is one of the most difficult aspects of the disease to manage. Many struggle with fatigue and feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. For people seeking non-medical ways of coping with cancer side effects, Qigong may offer relief. Qigong ("chee-kung") is a Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote feeling calm, peaceful, and more content. The latest research on Qigong shows that when cancer patients regularly practice Qigong, it improves their overall quality of life, lessens fatigue, and helps dec...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Your Cancer Survivorship Care PlanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"What's next?" is one of the most common questions asked by anyone who is diagnosed with cancer. In the immediate days and weeks following a cancer diagnosis, "what's next?" will focus on treatment options, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. You'll figure out what to ask your doctor and how to plan your next steps. For people who are a little further into their cancer care plan, "what's next" may mean "for the rest of my life." It's not uncommon to feel a sense of letdown after treatment ends. Without the structure of regularly scheduled treatment appointments and reporting to clinic for blood tests, man...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Colonoscopy Key for People with IBDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of conditions that cause pain and damage in the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases. Symptoms of these conditions include abdominal pain, weight loss, fever, rectal bleeding, blood in the stools, diarrhea, and skin and eye irritation. One of the most important things to know about IBD is that having it can significantly increase your risk of developing colon cancer. It's a scary thought, and it seems completely unfair that in addition to the pain and suffering that can come with IBD itself, come...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

New Safety Standards for ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chemotherapy is a life-saving medical option for many people diagnosed with cancer. Even so, it can cause very serious, even life-threatening side effects. For this reason, it's important that clear standards be followed for how chemotherapy is given and how the health of people receiving it is monitored before, during, and after chemotherapy. The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Oncology Nursing Society have come together to produce the Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards. This is a very important step forward in creating the safest possible treatments for cancer. The final list includes 31 safety st...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

High Def Colonoscopy SuperiorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Colonscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer. There is no doubt that colonoscopy saves lives. Even so, researchers are always looking for ways to make this test even better. This is because the more effectively colonoscopy screening can detect the smallest tumors or pre-cancerous colon growths, the more likely it is that these growths will be caught and removed early, before they have spread. New research has found that a type of colonoscopy testing called high-definition colonoscopy is superior to regular colonoscopy for finding colon growths that can develop into colon cancer. Results from the largest head-...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

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It is a myth that there is nothing you can do to lower your risk of colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Can Curry Prevent Cancer?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that curcumin and quercetin (substances present in curry and onions) can significantly reduce the number and size of polyps. But has the media overblown this a bit? I think so. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

If You're Overweight, You May Need a New DoctorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you ask anyone who is seriously overweight about the prejudice and insensitivity they experience in their everyday lives, you will likely get an earful. From the "dirty looks" an overweight person may get from a slender seatmate on an airplane, to the not-so-subtle judgments of overweight people who order dessert in a restaurant, weight bias is everywhere in our society. If you wonder what this has to do with colon cancer, consider that overweight and obesity cause up to a third of all colon cancer cases that occur in the United States. Pretty much, you can't talk about colon cancer prevention without talking about obes...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Cancer Treatment New and ImprovedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cancer treatment has advanced tremendously in the last few decades. With more and better ways to stop the disease, doctors can give people the chance at long-term survival after diagnosis. As well, screening options for many types of cancer continue to improve. This allows for more cancers to be detected early, when they are most treatable and most likely to be cured. Now comes news of a new method for determining the best way to treat many cancers. Researchers from the University of Virginia Health System have developed a way to rapidly sort through genetic information about each patient's tumor. The genetic and molecular...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Beyond KRAS When Choosing Colon Cancer TreatmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It is now considered the highest standard of care to test colon tumors in people with metastatic colon cancer for a biomarker called KRAS, before using certain treatments. KRAS refers to a gene that can be altered (mutated) in colon cancer cells. Studies show that if this alteration (mutation) is present, the anti-EGFR medications cetuximab (Erbitux) and panitumumab (Vectibix) are not effective and should not be used. New research out of Italy, published in the medical journal PLoS ONE, suggests that in addition to testing for KRAS, cancer doctors should test for three other tumor markers, called BRAF, PIK3CA, and PTEN. By...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Meat Colon CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does eating meat cause colon cancer? Get the facts so you can make smart choices for better health. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

A New Colon Cancer ResourceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The publishers of a publication called Colorectal Cancer Update have created a colon cancer resource, CancerQandA.com, for patients and others affected by this disease. The aim of CancerQandA is to aid people who are "considering, undergoing, or recovering from adjuvant chemotherapy for early colorectal cancer." With it's one-on-one interviews of cancer patients, their loved ones, and oncology health professionals, the website offers a unique and valuable perspective about the experience of being treated for colorectal cancer. The developers of CancerQandA hope that the website will encourage discussion and consideration o...
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

ColoMarker May Mark New Era In DetectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colon cancer detection, but researchers are always on the look out for less-invasive ways to screen for this disease. And despite the fact that... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Treatment Options for Advanced Colon CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fortunately, the outlook for people with advanced or metastatic colon cancer continues to improve. And the latest research on how best to manage advanced disease points to a combination of... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 9, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Colon Cancer Screening PaysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A recent study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, supports that colon cancer screening is both cost-effective and cost-saving. For anyone concerned about colon cancer, this research... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Obesity and Cancer Across the PondEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Most of us have heard or read the phrase "obesity epidemic". "Obesity epidemic" refers to the recent and rapid increase in the number of people who are overweight and obese... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Bogus Beliefs About Colon CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Among the many beliefs about what causes colon cancer are several that are just plain wrong. You may think, "so what if people don't know what causes colon cancer?," but... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Cookbook for Cancer TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anyone who has undergone cancer treatment or cared for a loved one in this situation knows eating well during cancer care can be a challenge. Symptoms as varied as dry... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Aspirin Benefits People With Lynch Syndrome (HNPCC)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For people with Lynch syndrome (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer - HNPCC), colon cancer is an ever-present worry. The genetic condition greatly increases the chances that a person will develop this... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

fibermythEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fiber supplements can be a healthy addition to your diet, but don't rely on them as your nutritional protection against colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 1, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

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Definition of mean corpuscular volume. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

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Colonoscopy tests can seem scary, but if you know what to expect before and during the test, it will help ease the fear and anxiety you may be feeling. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

HemoglobinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Definition of hemoglobin. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Beware of Flat LesionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Regular colon cancer screening is the single best way to detect colon early, when it's most treatable and most likely to be cured. During colon cancer screening, your doctor will... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Mental Health Important for Cancer SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most challenging aspects of coping with cancer is how it affects mental health. It's not surprising that receiving a cancer diagnosis would cause stress, anxiety, and in... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

targeted therapiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Targeted therapies are a type of cancer treatment that seek to stop cancer by targeting a specific weakness found in the cancer cells themselves. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Statin Safety CheckEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Statins are a class of drugs that are used to lower cholesterol. How statins affect over all health is an important question. Estimates vary, but somewhere between 11 and 30... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Lung Surgery for Colon Cancer Metastasis Gives Good SurvivalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For people with metastatic colon cancer, the future may feel overwhelming and hopeless. If cancer already has spread beyond the colon to other organs at the time of diagnosis, the... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Low-Fat Equals Low-RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The possible connection between a high-fat, low-fiber diet and increased risk of colon cancer has been debated for decades. Some studies clearly show a connection: People eating the most fat... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Don't Suffer Pain in SilenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study out of Europe points to a disturbing problem among individuals with cancer: Under-treatment of cancer-related pain. Researchers conducted surveys in 11 countries across Europe plus Israel. They... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Vitamin D May Be Key For Cancer SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you've been reading my blogs, or anything else in health-related news, you've likely heard a lot of buzz about the importance of getting enough vitamin D for good health,... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Mean Corpuscular HemoglobinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Definition of mean corpuscular hemoglobin. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

HnpccEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lynch syndrome, also called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of colon and other cancers. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Cancer DietEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The best cancer diet to follow if you are in cancer treatment is one that will help you meet your nutrition needs and address symptoms and side effects of treatment, such as nausea, poor appetite, fatigue, changes in taste and smell, sore mouth and throat, weight loss, weight gain, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, and anemia. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Constipation DietEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Constipation can be a side effect of some cancer treatments, but with the right constipation diet, you can keep this symptom under control and get things "flowing smoothly" again. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

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Definition of mean platelet volume. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Colon Cancer Screening Goes High Tech...And Less InvasiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, but unfortunately, many people are not willing to have this lifesaving procedure as advised by their health care providers. Even though... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Iron Deficiency AnemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Iron deficiency anemia can be a side effect of some cancer treatments, but the right foods and good nutrition can help you manage iron deficiency anemia. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Polyps are PreventableEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Colorectal polyps are growths in the colon and rectum, some of which may develop into cancer if left untreated. Not all polyps increase the risk of colon cancer, but a... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 1, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Calling All Cancer CaregiversEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently launched a terrific new resource for cancer caregivers - people who are taking care of a loved one with cancer. The website notes that,... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

radiation therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Radiation therapy can be an effective way to treat and manage colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Learn About Clinical TrialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CancerCare is a terrific organization with helpful resources for those affected by cancer. Whether you are living with cancer or care about someone who is, CancerCare can help out. This... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

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Monoclonal antibody therapy is a new type of targeted therapy that can be used to treat colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Healthy Living Pays OffEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a research paper creatively titled, "Healthy Living is the Best Revenge," researchers describe how four key health behaviors can work together to greatly lower our risk of diabetes, heart... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

No or Non-PrivateHealth Insurance = Worse Colon Cancer PrognosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The health insurance debate is heating up, but I have no intention of getting involved in the political aspects of this issue in this blog. Instead, I'd like to draw... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

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You'll want to ask questions to make sure you understand all the details about your cancer diagnosis. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Clinical Trial Caveat - Keep Abstracts in PerpsectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most important ways in which cancer doctors, oncology researchers, and even people living with cancer get the latest cancer clinical trial results is through medical and science... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - August 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer