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Colon Cancer :: Jefferson researchers find personalized interventions key to improving colon cancer screening rates

One of the best ways to encourage an individual to get screened for colorectal cancer is to use a personalized approach, according to researchers at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. A new study shows that simple, personalized interventions that guide recipients through the screening process can significantly improve colorectal cancer screening rates in primary care practices.

Colorectal Cancer :: The fight against colorectal cancer

In 2007, colorectal cancer will kill approximately 8700 Canadians. To draw attention to this situation, Dr. Alan Barkun, Director of the gastroenterology department at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and Dr. Ken Flegel, service chief in internal medicine, have coauthored an editorial that will appear in the September 11, 2007 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Gastroenterology :: Gastroenterology sets standards for CT colonography

Recognizing that CT colonography will play a role in screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), and the critical need to increase overall CRC screening rates, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute issued minimum standards for gastroenterologist performance of the test. To ensure competence, a minimum of 75 endoscopically confirmed cases should be interpreted by the physician.

Colorectal Cancer :: Weizmann Institute Scientists reveal actions of a key player in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the Western world. The tumor starts off as a polyp but then turns into an invasive and violent cancer, which often spreads to the liver.

Cancer :: New report indicates changes in how Americans get their information about health and cancer

Among a growing number of Americans seeking general health information and information about cancer, the Internet remains a frequent first source, even though the public?s trust in online material about health has declined, reports a government study.

Cancer :: UNC study questions FDA genetic-screening guidelines for cancer drug

Not everyone needs a genetic test before taking the cancer drug irinotecan, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should modify its prescription guidelines to say so, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Gene :: A gene for metastasis

Weizmann Institute Scientists reveal the actions of a key player in colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the Western world. The tumor starts off as a polyp but then turns into an invasive and violent cancer, which often spreads to the liver.

Health Care :: National Health Plan Collaborative Enters Phase Two of Its Work to Improve the Quality of Health Care for All

Collaborative of major health plans now covers nearly half of all commercially insured Americans and millions served by Medicare and Medicaid.

Colorectal Cancer :: Deep local anesthetic infusion shortens recovery after colorectal cancer surgery

In patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer, a technique delivering local anesthetic directly to the surgical wound not only helps to control postoperative pain but also reduces recovery time.

Vitamin D :: Benefit of vitamin D in fighting cancer

A new study looking at the relationship between vitamin D serum levels and the risk of colon and breast cancer across the globe has estimated the number of cases of cancer that could be prevented each year if vitamin D3 levels met the target proposed by researchers.