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Health Tip: Do You Have Risk Factors for Colon Cancer? - These can increase your chances of developing the disease

Nearly 20% of Lung Cancer Patients Keep Smoking - Patients, caregivers need strong support, interventions to quit, study finds

Immune-Boost Treatment Might Help Some With Advanced Colon Cancer - But whether the approach beats chemo-plus-Avastin/Erbitux remains unanswered, experts say

Aspirin May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer -- But Only in Certain People - Aspirin's protection confined largely to those with elevated blood levels of a particular marker for inflammation, study finds

'Good' Cholesterol May Cut Colon Cancer Risk - Anti-inflammatory properties of HDL cholesterol may ward off cancer, researchers say

Use of Virtual Colonoscopy on the Rise in U.S. Hospitals - More patients undergoing this type of screening, despite lack of Medicare coverage, study finds

Trained Labrador Can Sniff Out Colon Cancer, Researchers Say - Odor sensors may one day allow early cancer detection, Japanese researchers suggest

First Patients Complete Proton Therapy Treatment At CDH Proton Center, A Procure Center - Two months after the opening of the CDH Proton Center, A Procure Center, the first patients have "graduated" from their treatment surrounded by family, friends and staff.

Gene Test Might Predict Colon Cancer's Return - Patients found as high risk four times more likely to have cancer spread, study found

Many Americans Over 50 Fear Colonoscopy: Survey - 73% of those who underwent screening said pre-procedure bowel prep was hardest part

Geography May Influence Colon Cancer Screening Rates - For non-whites, where they live seems to make a difference, research shows

Colonoscopies May Not Have 'Blind Spot' After All - New study finds procedure can detect cancers on right side of colon, too

Online, Mail Reminders Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates - But the advantages tend to fade over time and screening rates are still low, researchers find

Low-Dose Aspirin Boosts Accuracy of Colon Cancer Test - Although aspirin was previously feared to skew results, study finds that it significantly increased accuracy

Daily Aspirin Linked to Steep Drop in Cancer Risk - Long-term, low-dose regimen study shows dramatic findings for many common cancers

Could a Prostate Cancer Treatment Raise Colon Cancer Risk? - Study finds link between hormone Rx, colorectal tumors, but absolute risk is small, experts say

Statins Don't Reduce Colon Cancer Risk, Study Finds - Conclusion conflicts with some earlier research that saw a benefit

Noninvasive Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial - Stool-based screen beats current versions, but results must be replicated in larger trials, experts say

Healthy Living Can Prevent Nearly 25% of Colorectal Cancers - Study cites good diet, exercise, moderate drinking among key factors

New Insights on Who Should Take Erbitux for Colon Cancer - Contrary to previous research, some patients with KRAS gene mutation may benefit