Colon Cancer News

Prevention and Screening

Would You Get Screened for a $5K Diamond?
May 13, 2013

Here’s one way Obamacare changed today
The Washington Post
February 20, 2013

Diet of Resistant Starch Helps the Body Resist Colorectal Cancer
Science Daily
February 19, 2013

Latinos: Get a colonoscopy, it could save your life
January 24, 2013

Pitt Vaccine Triggers Immunity to Prevent Colon Cancer
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
January 7, 2013

Exact Sciences Submits First Module of Premarket Approval Application to FDA
Clinical Lab Reports
December 10, 2012

Reminders linked to sizable increase in cancer screening rates
American Medical News
November 21, 2012

Five Autumn Foods That Fight Cancer With Recipes Included
EmaxHealth
November 17, 2012

Exact Sciences Completes Enrollment of DeeP-C Clinical Trial for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Dailyfinance.com
November 15, 2012

Colonoscopy Screening May Have Cut Colon Cancer Rates
October 23, 2012

New Noninvasive Test for Colorectal Cancer Shows Promise
October 16, 2012

Coverage of Colonoscopies Under the ACA’s Prevention Benefit
September 19, 2012

Direct Mail Improves Colon Cancer Screenings in Underserved
September 10, 2012

FDA Approves Ferring’s PREPOPIK for Colonoscopy Prep
July 17, 2012

New Study Answers CMS/USPSTF Concerns for CT Colonography Screening Reimbursement: It is a Viable Option for the Medicare-Aged Population
PR Newswire
July 16, 2012

Genetic Aberrations Seen as Path to Stop Colon Cancer
New York Times
July 18, 2012

FDA Approves Ferring’s PREPOPIK for Colonoscopy Prep
July 17, 2012

Waking Up to Major Colonoscopy Bills
May 28, 2012

Colonoscopy May Detect Curable Cancer in Elderly: Study
May 22, 2012

Three Fears May Discourage Colorectal Cancer Screening
MedicalXpress
April 30, 2012

Colon Screening More Likely When Patients Pick Test
Reuters Health
April 9, 2012

Poor Colonoscopy Prep Hides Pre-Cancerous Polyps
WUSTL News
March 26, 2012

Colon Cancer: What You Must Know
ThirdAge.com
March 7, 2012

Virtual Colonoscopy Effective Screening Tool for Adults over 65
February 23, 2012

GE Invests in Colon Cancer Capsule Co Check-Cap
Globes
February 1, 2012

Fatalism Keeps Many From Colon Cancer Screening
HealthDay News
September 27, 2011

Bloodstream Infections May Be Sign of Colon Cancer, Study Says
Bloomberg
September 18, 2011

Dr. William Wolff, Colonoscopy Co-Developer, Dies at 94
New York Times
September 1, 2011

Garlic may help fight colon cancer
PennLive.com
August 12, 2011

Lifestyle choices influence your wellbeing
San Antonio Express
August 11, 2011

Screening new colon cancer patients for Lynch syndrome would be cost-effective, study shows
EurekAlert!
July 31, 2011

Proper Bowel Prep Key to Effective Colon Cancer Screening: Study
HealthDay News
June 15, 2011

Nearly One in Three Men and Women Age 50 and Over Have Not Been Screened for Colon Cancer; One in Four Say their Healthcare Provider Didn't Recommend Screening
Yahoo! News
June 15, 2011

Hispanics Less Likely to Undergo Colon Cancer Screening
AARP
June 13, 2011

Flex Sig Misses More Colorectal Cancers than Colonoscopy
Internal Medicine News
May 25, 2011

Colonoscopy Better Than Alternative at Spotting Cancer in Seniors: Study
HealthDay News
May 10, 2011

Colorectal Cancer Urine Test Introduced in Canada
Boomer Health & News
May 9, 2011

Colonoscopy Coverage & Confusion
Los Angeles Times
April 23, 2011

New Report Stresses Various Options for Colon Cancer Screening
MedlinePlus
March 2, 2011

Increase in Use of Virtual Colonoscopies in US Hospitals
HealthDay News
March 1, 2011

Colonoscopies May Not Have "Blind Spot" After All
HealthDay News
January 3, 2011

Regular Exercise Linked to Lower Risk of Colon Cancer Death
Science Daily
December 31, 2010

Mailed Reminders Improve Screening Rate
Health News
December 13, 2010

Colon Cancer-Detecting Blood Test Previewed at Medica Trade Show
BusinessWire
November 17, 2010

New DNA Tests Aimed at Reducing Colon Cancer
The New York Times
October 28, 2010

Screening: Many Skip Follow-Up Tests for Colon Cancer
New York Times
September 20, 2010

Dr. Oz Cancer Scare "Dumb Luck… Saved My Life"
CBS News Healthwatch
September 3, 2010

USPSTF Urged to Reconsider CTC Recommendations
Healthimaging.com
September 1, 2010

Scientists Developing New DNA Tests for Colon Cancer
The New York Times
August 9, 2010

Is a Colonoscopy More Effective in High-Def?
The Wall Street Journal
July 27, 2010

Colon Cancer Screening Rates Rise but Majority of Uninsured Still Not Screened
The New York Times
July 26, 2010

Telephone Reminders Encourage Colon Cancer Screenings
Bloomberg Business Week
June 24, 2010

New Scope Gives Doctors a Better Look at Colon Polyps
The Chronicle
June 16, 2010

No Link Between Coffee, Sodas and Colon Cancer
Bloomberg Businessweek
May 7, 2010

Investigators Examine Colorectal Cancer Screening Methods Among Diverse Populations
Medcompare
May 5, 2010

Do Insurers Have to Pay for Colonoscopy Now?
The New York Times
May 21, 2010

Bacteria May Predict Chances of Colon Cancer
Bloomberg Businessweek
May 25, 2010

CT Colonography Detects Cancers Inside and Outside the Colon
Medscape News
April 1, 2010

Researchers Find Possible New Test for Colon Cancer
Better Health Research
April 22, 2010

Controlling Weight, Diet Can Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer
Pocono Record
April 1, 2010

Genomic Health Announces Worldwide Availability of the Oncotype DX(R) Colon Cancer Test
Genomic Health, Inc.
January 21, 2010

Vitamin D and Colon Cancer
PLoS One
November 17, 2009

It's a Retrospectroscope... It's a Rectospectroscope... No It's Retroscope!
Medgadget.com
October 8, 2008