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Scientists kill cancer cells by “shutting the door” to the nucleus

September 25, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, Cancer Cells, Colorectal Cancer, Leukemia, Melanoma, tumors

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that blocking the construction of nuclear pores complexes—large channels that control the flow of materials in and out of the cell nucleus—shrank aggressive tumors in mice while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The study, published in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, reveals a new Achilles heel for cancer that may lead to better treatments for deadly tumors such as melanoma, leukemia and colorectal cancer.

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KRAS inhibitor sotorasib appears safe, achieves durable clinical benefit in early trial

September 20, 2020 sarah Jonas Colorectal Cancer, ESMO, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, Lung Cancer, Md Anderson, Targeted Therapy

For patients with advanced solid cancers and KRAS G12C mutations, the targeted therapy sotorasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, resulted in manageable toxicities and durable clinical benefits, particularly in lung and colorectal cancer, in Phase I study

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Daily coffee consumption associated with improved survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

September 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Coffee, coffee consumption, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dana-Farber, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Rectal Cancer

In a large group of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, consumption of a few cups of coffee a day was associated with longer survival and a lower risk of the cancer worsening, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and other organizations report in a new study.

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To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Disparities among African American Men, More Intervention Research Is Urgently Needed

September 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Colorectal Cancer, colorectal cancer (CRC) screening

African American men have the lowest five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer (CRC) out of any other racial group. A major factor is low adherence to recommended early detection screening. Yet published research on effective strategies to increase screening for this group specifically are minimal. These findings were published today in PLOS ONE.

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High-risk Patients for Colorectal Cancer Lack Knowledge About Colonoscopy

September 14, 2020 sarah Jonas Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Polyps, Gastroenterology, Polyps, Public Health, Risk Factors

Many clinicians rely on self-reports from their high-risk patients about their need and proper interval for repeat surveillance colonoscopy. Researchers analyzed data over four years to explore the knowledge of these high-risk patients. Twenty-eight percent were unaware of either the need for a repeat colonoscopy or the proper surveillance interval. Of these, 16.6 percent were unaware of the proper three-year interval to obtain a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy. Also, 12 percent were not even aware that they required a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy.

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Colorado Cancer Screening Program Earns Another Year of Funding

September 3, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer

July 1, 2020 marked the start of another year of funding for the Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) for Patient Navigation but just like most things in 2020… it’s not just another year for a decade long program.

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Center for Asian Health Equity awarded $4.25 million CDC grant to prevent colorectal cancer in Illinois

September 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, health disparaties, Illinois, Rectal Cancer, Rural Health, University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Asian Health Equity has received a five-year, $4.25 million federal grant to increase colorectal cancer screenings, particularly among underserved and rural Illinois communities.

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Is 43 Too Young for Colon Cancer? UC San Diego Health Experts Available to Talk About Colorectal Cancer

August 31, 2020 sarah Jonas African American health disparities, Cancer, cancer disparities, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Health Disparities

With the recent death of actor Chadwick Boseman, many may be wondering how a seemingly healthy adult is diagnosed with

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Small Change makes Cancer Vaccine More Effective in Animal Tests

August 24, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, Cancer Vaccine, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer

Tweaking the adenovirus spike protein induces a more robust immune reaction for a cancer vaccine against gastric, pancreatic, esophageal and colon malignancies in animal models.

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Study Provides New Insight on Colorectal Cancer Growth

July 29, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, Colorectal Cancer

A new study by researchers at the University of Kentucky identifies a novel function of the enzyme spermine synthase to facilitate colorectal cancer growth.

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Cancer Care Can’t Wait

July 27, 2020 sarah Jonas Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Screening, COVID-19, New Jersey, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, Safety Precautions

Further delaying your preventative cancer care may cause more harm than good. Expert from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey explains how most colorectal cancers can be prevented through regular screenings, and it is safe to get your screenings, even during these difficult times.

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Houston Methodist oncologist available to comment on NCI model predicting 10,000 additional breast/colorectal cancer deaths due to COVID-19

June 24, 2020 sarah Jonas Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Coronavirus, COVID-19, NCI, pandemic impact

The National Cancer Institute predicts the number of people who will die from breast or colorectal cancer in the U.S.

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