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Colorectal Cancer Gene Mutation Found A colorectal cancer gene mutation found in 10% to 20% of colorectal cancer patients may be a big clue in genetic colorectal cancer risk, new research shows. Tony Snow Dies of Colon Cancer Tony Snow, former White House press secretary and political commentator, died Saturday of colon cancer. Vitamin D May Up Colon Cancer Survival Abundant levels of vitamin D may help patients with colon cancer live longer. Virtual or Real, Colonoscopy Is Best Virtual colonoscopy is nearly as accurate as the real thing, and both methods far outperform three other standard screening methods for colon cancer, German researchers report. Virtual Colonoscopy Nears Prime Time Virtual colonoscopy -- examining the colon via CT scan and special imaging software -- finds cancer as well as regular colonoscopy, a study shows. Removing Colon Polyps Cuts Death Risk An initial colonoscopy during which the colon is cleared of precancerous polyps significantly reduces deaths from colon cancer -- even if there are no follow-up exams, researchers report. Obesity Ups Women?s Colon Cancer Risk Obesity more than doubles a woman?s risk of developing colon cancer or growths that can lead to colon cancer, researchers say. New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines The American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines about colon cancer screening tests; guidelines emphasize prevention. Most Cancer Docs Recommend Same Treatment They Would Seek for Selves If you're faced with a diagnosis of cancer, it may be worthwhile to ask your cancer doctor what he would do if he were in your shoes. A survey of 150 oncologists that treat colon cancer shows that nearly three-fourths will recommend the same course of therapy to their patients that they would choose for themselves. Heart Disease, Colon Cancer Link? People with heart disease may be more likely than other people to have colon cancer or other abnormal colon growths, Hong Kong doctors say. Gene Testing Predicts Response to Erbitux For the first time, doctors have used a molecular test to pinpoint which people with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer are most likely to benefit from the targeted therapy Erbitux. Fruits, Veggies Don?t Cut Colon Cancer Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables doesn't appear to strongly reduce colon cancer risk, but it may help protect slightly against getting one type of colon cancer, according to a new analysis. Flat Lesions Linked to Colon Cancer They are usually missed or overlooked during colon cancer screening, but flat lesions within the lining of the colon and rectum may be more likely to be cancerous than polyps, new research shows. Earlier Colon Cancer Screening? Colon cancer screening is recommended at age 50. But a new study suggests that people get as many colon polyps in their 40s as in their 50s. Colonoscopy Prep Worse Than Procedure Preparing for colonoscopy is more uncomfortable than the procedure itself, according to a poll of nearly 2,500 U.S. colonoscopy patients. Colon Cancer Tests Catching On Getting a colon cancer test has become more common for people age 50 and older, but less so for minorities, the CDC reports. Colon Cancer Survival has Family Link Having a family history of colorectal cancer was associated with improved survival among patients with advanced colon cancer. Colon Cancer Ancestors Found A gene glitch linked to colon cancer dates back to an English couple who sailed to America before 1640, University of Utah experts say. Blood Test Detects Colon Cancer A novel blood test holds promise for both detecting and preventing colon cancer, researchers report. Bigger Waist, Bigger Colon Cancer Risk For every 4 inches gained around the waist, the risk of colon cancer goes up 33% in men and 16% in women, Swedish researchers find. Colorectal Cancer: New Treatments, Improved Prognosis There are some new treatment options and medications for colorectal cancer. This article has an overview of what's being used now.

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