May 16, 2013: New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease

May 16, 2013: Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

April 11, 2013: Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain: Report
American Cancer Society looked at smoking, obesity, disease screening, tanning and more

April 10, 2013: Calcium May Cut Risk for Precancerous Colon Lesions in Some People
Study found association only among those with specific genes

March 18, 2013: What's Good for the Heart May Also Prevent Cancer
Healthy lifestyles do double duty against 2 major disease groups, study finds

March 12, 2013: Medicare Spending Not Linked to Longer Cancer Survival
But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital stays

March 08, 2013: You Can Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk: Expert
Preventive measures include screening, food choices and moderate exercise

February 26, 2013: Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer
Finding could spur doctors to strongly recommend physical activity to vulnerable patients

February 08, 2013: On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
But it could lead to behaviors that increase the chances of disease, one expert says

January 23, 2013: Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer
Study also found that staying active reduced the risk of dying

January 21, 2013: 'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients
Small, preliminary study suggests radioactive beads may extend life by months in some patients

January 15, 2013: U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctors

January 09, 2013: Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study
Risks outweigh benefits for those with few years left, researchers say

December 17, 2012: Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
Study found higher rates of precancerous lesions in people with Lynch syndrome

December 05, 2012: Is a Breath Test for Colon Cancer Possible?
In small study, Italian researchers detected who had the disease with 75 percent accuracy

November 29, 2012: New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer
Early finding suggests it might become a routine screen in the future

October 24, 2012: Genes May Determine Aspirin's Effect on Advanced Colon Cancer
Study finds taking it appears to slow tumor growth in patients with a particular genetic mutation

October 23, 2012: Colonoscopy Screening May Have Cut Colon Cancer Rates
Large, 20-year study found upper colon cancer cases decreased as Medicare coverage expanded

October 17, 2012: Multivitamins May Slightly Lower Men's Cancer Risk: Study
Researchers found a 'modest' 8 percent reduction

October 05, 2012: One-Third of Men With Anal Cancer Have HIV, Study Finds
Gay males among those at higher risk of the rare cancer, U.S. government researchers say

September 27, 2012: Colon Cancer Gene Database May Assist Research Efforts
Study collection helps scientists pinpoint disease risk factors

August 31, 2012: New Prep for Colon Screen Uses Four Pills, Not Liquid Laxative
Researchers think the easier regimen will encourage more to get 'virtual colonoscopy'

August 24, 2012: Missing Follow-Up Colonoscopies Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk
Incomplete removal of polyps and poor follow-up are top factors for those at increased risk, researchers report

July 25, 2012: If Colonoscopy Picks Up Cancer Risk, Get Next Screen in 5 Years: Study
But U.S. recommendations call for 3-year interval after high-risk polyps removed

July 18, 2012: Colon, Rectal Cancers Seem to Be Same Disease
Research finds their genetic mutations to be virtually indistinguishable

June 17, 2012: Safer Grilling Methods Might Cut Cancer Risk
Expert offers tips for healthier outdoor cooking

June 06, 2012: More Proof That Healthy Habits Fight Disease
New studies look at ways to stop smoking and fight cancer, heart disease and obesity

June 06, 2012: Some Docs Would Order Cancer Screening for Very Sick Elderly
However, study found most physicians considered patients' age, health in recommendations

May 22, 2012: Patients Prefer More Invasive Form of Colon Scan: Study
They reported less pain with traditional colonoscopy than with 'virtual' imaging procedure

May 22, 2012: Middle-Aged Diabetics May Need Earlier Colon Checks
Type 2 disease linked with higher risk of precancerous lesions in those 40 to 49, study finds

May 15, 2012: Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought
Their rate of the precancerous colon growths was higher than that of whites, study finds

May 09, 2012: Colon Cancer Gaps for Blacks, Whites Largely Due to Screening
Survival differences could be narrowed with more equal care access, computer model suggests

May 03, 2012: U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
However, breast cancer survival rates were best among 13 industrialized nations

April 16, 2012: HIV Raises Anal Cancer Risk in Women, Study Says
Findings indicate gay men aren't only ones who need screening

April 04, 2012: Obese White Women Shying Away From Colon Cancer Screening
Embarrassment may prompt some women to avoid the recommended tests, researchers say

April 02, 2012: Immune-Based Drug Combo Might Extend Cancer Survival
Preliminary study found that IL-2 plus retinoic acid helped patients with advanced disease

March 23, 2012: Most Anal Lesions Don't Cause Cancer in Men, Research Shows
But the HPV infection that precedes anal cancer is common in gay, bisexual men, analysis indicates

March 02, 2012: Too Many Americans Skipping Colon Cancer Screening
Americans 50 and older who haven't had a colonoscopy screening should get one, experts urge

February 19, 2012: Worries About Colonoscopy Unfounded: Study
The 20-minute screening can detect those at risk for colorectal cancer

February 15, 2012: New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment
Semuloparin reduced risk by 64 percent during chemotherapy, study found

February 03, 2012: Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds

February 01, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

January 31, 2012: Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too
Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method

January 18, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Help Some a Bit With Colon Cancer
Drug extended survival by one month in those with advanced disease

January 06, 2012: Resolve to Take Colon Cancer Test, Experts Say
Screening can catch precancerous growths at early, treatable stage

January 04, 2012: Gene Mutation Linked to Chemo-Resistant Colon Cancer
Finding could help identify which patients would benefit from specific chemotherapy, researchers say

December 30, 2011: U.S. Blacks More Likely to Die of Colon Cancer Than Whites: Study
This gap in survival is widest among those diagnosed with advanced disease, research shows

December 08, 2011: British Screening Program Finding More Early Stage Colon Cancers
More than 1 million have been tested using kits sent to homes

December 02, 2011: Colon Cancer Prognosis Worse for the Obese, Type 2 Diabetics
Cancer and heart-disease deaths higher, studies find

November 30, 2011: Women's High Blood Sugar Linked to Colorectal Cancer: Study
High blood sugar is a hallmark of diabetes