Colorectal Cancer
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Study in East Asians identifies genes tied to colon cancer risk
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of death among populations around the world. While diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can influence the risk of developing the disease, hereditary factors also play an important role. Read MoreAug 21, 2014
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Colon cancer’s protein signatures identified
A Vanderbilt University-led research team has identified protein “signatures” of genetic mutations that drive colorectal cancer, the nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Tumor factor spurs blood vessel growth
A newly identified factor regulates blood vessel growth in colorectal tumors and could be a promising target for cancer therapies. Read MoreAug 26, 2013
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$5.2M NIH grant bolsters colorectal cancer research
Robert Coffey Jr., M.D., Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University, has received a five-year, $5.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the role of extracellular RNA (ex-RNA) in colorectal cancer. Read MoreAug 15, 2013
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Vanderbilt, GE unite to study colon tumor development
Vanderbilt University has partnered with GE Global Research in Niskayuna, N.Y., the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, to better define — at the cellular level — how colon tumors form and develop. Read MoreJan 31, 2013
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Three new genetic links to colorectal cancer revealed
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified three new genetic “hotspots” linked to colorectal cancer. Read MoreJan 10, 2013
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Green tea found to reduce rate of some GI cancers
Green tea may lower risk of some digestive cancers. Read MoreOct 31, 2012
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An orphan enzyme’s purpose
“Orphan” enzyme may play role in cancer growth, new research suggests. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Grant renewal boosts GI cancer research program
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s gastrointestinal Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded its third round of funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read MoreSep 20, 2012
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Stem cell population may hold colon cancer clues
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers have identified a new population of intestinal stem cells that may hold clues to the origin of colorectal cancer. Read MoreMar 29, 2012
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Colon cancer’s cellular crossroads
New information about signaling pathways involved in colorectal cancer could aid in assessing prognosis and identifying new therapeutic targets for the disease. Read MoreMar 16, 2012
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Urine biomarker for colon cancer?
A molecule detectable in urine may be helpful in diagnosing colon cancer. Read MoreMar 10, 2012
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Women who eat fish have lower colon polyp risk
Women who eat at least three servings of fish per week have a reduced risk of developing some types of colon polyps according to a new study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators. Read MoreFeb 9, 2012
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Colorectal cancer risk related to gene’s expression
Individuals who are outside the normal range of expression for the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene have an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the January issue of Gastroenterology. Read MoreJan 27, 2012
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Green tea totals colorectal cancer
Tea and its phytochemical constituents have demonstrated anti-cancer properties in cell and animal experiments – particularly green tea, which has higher levels of antioxidant polyphenols than other types of tea. iStockphoto.com Gong Yang, M.D., MPH, and colleagues evaluated the association between green tea consumption and colorectal cancer risk in participants… Read MoreJan 5, 2012