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The American Cancer Society has issued its long-awaited revision of screening guidelines - View the new guidelines
Aetna won't cover some colonoscopy sedation
Star-Telegram
February 5, 2008
-- Read CCA's CEO Response to Aetna's Reduction in Coverage
Test May Predict Colon Cancer Survival
Jan. 28, 2008 -- A simple blood test can pinpoint people who have a good chance of surviving despite a diagnosis of advanced colon cancer, researchers report. More
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General CRC News
To Screen or Not to Screen
I am writing as the CEO of the Colon Cancer Alliance. Every day we receive calls from people who are dying of colorectal cancer. They are dying for one simple reason—they weren't screened when they should have been.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, killing more people than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Ironically, it is also almost completely preventable through screening.
Patients and their families are passionate about screening. When your family is ripped apart by a cancer that could have been prevented by a simple test, you tend to get a bit vocal about the issue. So across this country volunteers for our organization are working tirelessly to communicate one simple message: get screened.
Now I read that screening for prostate cancer may no longer be recommended. I understand the reasoning behind this recommendation. I also understand that this is one more barrier to getting people screened for cancer when those screenings can save tens of thousands of lives. We must not allow confusion about one kind of screening to dilute the critical message that everyone can reduce their risk of many common cancers—particularly colorectal cancer—through screening.
Tim Turnham, CEO
Colon Cancer Alliance
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Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered
Washington Post
September 14, 2008
Researchers have identified a new genetic player in the development of colon cancer.
Researchers Look To Vaccines To Fight Cancer
KDKA (PA)
September 3, 2008
Colon cancer kills more than 600,000 people worldwide. To stop this deadly disease, doctors at the University of Pittsburgh are trying to think outside the box. Instead of focusing on traditional chemotherapy, they're looking at some things you wouldn't necessarily think of as cancer fighters -- vaccines and a virus.
CCA Featured in New Colon Cancer Awareness Video
Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in America. View "In the News" to find out more about new options that are helping patients and their loved ones to deal with the disease. The video, produced through an unrestricted educational grant provided by Amgen, Inc., features Tim Turnham, CEO of the Colon Cancer Alliance.
American Indians in Minnesota have greatly elevated cancer rates
Minneapolis Star Tribune
August 20, 2008
Leroy Sievers, 53; journalist blogged for NPR about his battle with cancer
Los Angeles Times
August 18, 2008
Patients Fear Their Rapport With Genentech Is in Danger
Wall Street Journal
August 14, 2008
U.S. Panel Questions Prostate Screening 'Dramatic' Risks For Older Men Cited
Washington Post
August 5, 2008
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'Dramatic results' for experimental cancer drug
Tumors shrinking, TGen researchers report
The Arizona Republic
May 28, 2008
New Finding Re-Opens Book On Colon Cancer Stem Cells
eMaxHealth
May 28, 2008
MLB to 'Stand Up To Cancer'
MLB.com
May 28, 2008
Researchers Point to Flaws in Recent Cancer Studies
RM Global Health
April 30, 2008
Avastin study fails to show improved lung cancer survival
Genentech says Avastin misses lung cancer survival goal in latest study
CNN Money
April 21, 2008
Colon cancer: More serious than you may think
Tampa Bay's 10 News (FL)
March 31, 2008
Dave Barry – A journey into my colon -- and yours
Miami Herald
February 21, 2008
African Americans Less Likely Than Whites To Get Colonoscopy Despite Family History Of Colon Cancer
Science Daily
March 24, 2008
New State Laws Require Providers to Cover Colon Cancer Screening
CQ HEALTHBEAT NEWS
March 17, 2008
Paying for the Displeasure of a Colonoscopy
US News and World Report
March 14, 2008
Common Colorectal Polyps More Likely to Be Malignant
CancerConsultants.com - News
March 12, 2008
Could Statins Prevent Cancer?
American Cancer Society
January 10, 2008
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Treatments
Early Skin Treatment Reduces Skin Reactions in Colorectal Cancer Patients Treated with Vectibix®
Cancer Consultants (ID)
August 26, 2008
Among patients with colorectal cancer, skin treatment beginning on the day prior to therapy with Vectibix® (panitumumab) significantly reduces skin side effects associated with Vectibix compared with skin treatment after side effects occur. These results were presented at the 10th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer held in Spain in June 2008.
UA 'home run' is hit vs. cancer of colon - Two-drug combo in study is hailed as 'breakthrough'
Arizona Daily Star
April 15, 2008
The 411 on colorectal cancer
Philadelphia Daily News
April 9, 2008
Met Colon Cancer Consider CyberKnife Center Miami
Centers in Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, FL
TransWorldNews
January 25, 2008
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Prevention and Screening
A EXACT Sciences Announces Next Generation Stool-based DNA Technology Study Results of 92% for Colorectal Cancer Detection
MarketWatch
August 8, 2008
Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Washington Post
August 1, 2008
ColonCAD aids diagnosis
The Engineer Online
July 2, 2008
Caris Diagnostics devises gene test for colon cancer patients
Digestive Health SmartBrief
July 2,
2008
Culture may influence cancer screening decisions
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 24, 2008
New colon cancer test makes screening easier
The Plain Dealer
June 24, 2008
Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer Screening
Kansas City infoZine
June 24, 2008
Reasons Unclear for Asian Americans' Lag in Colon-Cancer Screening
MedPage Today
June 23, 2008
Silent Cancer Killer Can be Prevented with Colonoscopy
KFDM 6 (TX)
May 15, 2008
Pill Camera Could Diagnose Cancer
KMBC (KS)
May 15, 2008
Earlier Colon Cancer Screening?
Study Shows People Get as Many Colon Polyps in Their 40s as in Their 50s
WebMD Medical News
May 15, 2008
Limited Colon Prep OK with Virtual Colonoscopy
CancerPage.com
April 9, 2008
The key to stopping colon cancer before it starts
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News
April 4, 2008
Colon Cancer Screening Key To Prevention
eMaxHealth.com (NC)
April 2, 2008
Screening tests can stop colon cancer before it starts
Age 50 -- earlier for high-risk groups -- is time to begin
Inside Bay Area
April 2, 2008
Avoiding colon cancer
Uninsured, low-income least likely to be tested
Jackson Clarion Ledger (MS)
April 1, 2008
Robotic Anal Probe Navigates Your Colon, Looks For Polyps
Switched
March 28, 2008
Colorectal Cancer Testing on the Rise
American Cancer Society
March 16,
2008
Senior Scene: About your health: Colorectal cancer treatable, beatable
The Daily Star (NY)
March 15, 2008
A cancer that can be cured
Boston Globe
March 13, 2008
Considering a Colon Scan: A thumbs up for virtual colonoscopy expands the options
US News and World Report
March 12, 2008
Smokers Might Benefit From Earlier Colon Cancer Screening
ScienceDaily
February 13, 2008
iCAD's colonoscopy CAD system gains
January 23, 2008
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Clinical Trials
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Research to Practice: An Opportunity to Help Future Patients Diagnosed with Colon Cancer Survey of Patients with Colon Cancer
Genentech's Avastin Passes Key Safety Test
The Street
Clinical trials begin on iCAD system
Nashua Telegraph
January 24, 2008
Rochester facility announces new cancer prevention approach
WCAX-TV (Vermont)
January 11, 2008
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Genetics
Genetic Factor in Colon Cancer Discovered
Voice of America
August 14, 2008
Researchers have discovered an abnormality in a gene that they have strongly linked to the development of inherited colon cancer, which may account for up to 20 percent of cases of colon cancer. As VOA's Jessica Berman reports, scientists believe the discovery could lead to a simple blood test to identify people susceptible to inherited colon cancer.
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act — A Half-Step toward Risk Sharing
New England Journal of Medicine
July 24, 2008
Colon Cancer Survival Has Family Link: Genes That Increase Risk May Improve Prognosis
WebMD Health News
June 3, 2008
Imclone's Gene Test Battle
Forbes
May 16, 2008
Genetic Counseling and Testing Helping Families at Risk
WTOC (Georgia)
April 9, 2008
Colon Cancer Family Tie Emerges - Geneticist traces a mutation in relatives back to 1630 immigrants
The Ledger (Florida)
January 20, 2008
Double Role for Colon Cancer Gene Discovered
Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs
January 21, 2008
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