Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Avastin boosts bowel perforation risk: study
June 02, 2009A recent review of clinical trials finds Avastin with chemo doubles a patient's odds of gastrointestinal perforations, particularly in those undergoing treatment for colorectal cancers.
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Expert & Community Posts
Green Tea and IBD
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...drinking green tea may reduce an individual's risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers in China... Read more »
What is Personalized Medicine for Breast Cancer?
By Kevin Knopf, MD , Health Expert...of being able to use tailor made, or personalized, treatments for cancer patients.Breast cancer... Read more »
Just In: Avastin Moves Closer To Full Approval; Cancer Rates, Deaths Decline
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...2005. Men’s lung cancer; and breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers are all showing improved... Read more »
Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert...reduction in invasive breast cancer, a 31% reduction in colorectal cancer, a 12% reduction in... Read more »
5 IBD Myths
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert...changes in bowel tissue or increase your risk of colorectal cancer. In many cases, IBS can be... Read more »
Health Guide
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Treatment for Metastasized Colorectal Cancer
for Metastasized Colorectal CancerThe liver is the most frequent site for colorectal cancers to spread (metastasized). Here, treatments may slow the spread of cancer and even prolong... Read more »Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon Treatment Treatment depends partly on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatments may include: Chemotherapy... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Medications
...for adjuvant treatment of colon cancer unless as part of a clinical trial.Chemotherapy for Advanced Colorectal Cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation are generally used to reduce symptoms and prolong... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Highlights
Diet and LifestyleA low-fat diet does not help prevent colorectal cancer, according to a Womens Health Initiative study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prognosis
PrognosisIn 2005, colorectal cancer was expected to cause 145,290 new cases and 56,290 deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer is almost always a preventable or curable disease when it is... Read more »
Related News
New Insight into Colorectal Cancer Drug
November 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A promising drug for treatment of colorectal cancer may not be effective in 40 percent of patients with the cancer, new... Read summary »
College Grads Have Lower Cancer Death Rates
July 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Higher education isn't just good for the mind; it's also good for your health. According to a new study done by the American... Read summary »
More Colorectal Cancer Screening Needed
September 10, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to the American Cancer Society, about 153,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, which includes... Read summary »
Risks Behind Colorectal Cancer
June 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Unhealthy behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol use could put you at risk for colorectal cancer. New research shows... Read summary »
Chemo Combo Promising for Lung Cancer
August 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A combination of two chemotherapy regimens may be a viable alternative to current treatments for non-small cell lung cancer. A... Read summary »
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