The National Cancer Institute predicts that colorectal cancers will make up 8% of new cancer cases in 2025, and it is often recurring, so scientists are looking for ways to reduce the risk of it ...

In a new study, low-dose daily aspirin roughly halved the risk of cancer coming back for patients whose tumors had a specific genetic mutation. Daily low-dose aspirin halves the risk of colorectal ...

A common over-the-counter medication could significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer coming back. In a Swedish study, a low dose of aspirin was shown to slash recurrence in half for patients ...

Exercise is one of the most commonly recommended lifestyle changes for supporting your overall health and reducing the risk of developing chronic conditions. Researchers have found that people who ...

Scientists and doctors love to joke that exercise is a pretty great drug. But can workouts really compete with chemotherapy to prevent a disease like recurrent colon cancer? That's been tough to prove ...

We can’t talk about calcium without discussing dairy. Buchholtz said that dairy isn’t always appropriate for every individual, but that there is some proof it can provide protection: “What current ...

A clinical trial points to revised treatment strategies for colorectal cancer.

The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies.

Recurrence risk for stage II to III colon cancer falls below 0.5% 6 years posttreatment, suggesting a potential cure definition. The study analyzed data from 15 phase 3 trials, involving 35,213 ...

In the US, the highest rates of colorectal cancer are found in those of American Indian, Alaska Native, and African American descent. A personal history of colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, or ...

An observational study of 826 patients with stage III colon cancer showed that those who consumed two ounces or more of nuts per week had a 42% lower chance of cancer recurrence and 57% lower chance ...