Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) found that rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements showed a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer when they were exposed to carcinogens…
Ginger root supplement is worth investigating as a potential strategy for colon cancer prevention, according to a phase II study published in the 11 October issue of Cancer Prevention Research…
Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement may have potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Suzanna M. Zick, N.D., M.P.H…
Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less deadly…
Higher blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a large, 1248-case study published today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Participants with the highest levels of blood vitamin D concentration had a nearly 40% decrease in colorectal cancer risk compared to those with the lowest levels of vitamin D…
Men who have been treated for colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of dying from the disease by engaging in regular exercise, according to a new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The findings are published in the December 14 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine…
Men who have been treated for colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of dying from the disease by engaging in regular exercise, according to a new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The findings are published in the December 14 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine…
Supplementation with a selenium-based antioxidant compound decreased the risk of developing new polyps of the large bowel called colorectal metachronous adenomas in people who previously had colorectal polyps removed…
Supplementation with a selenium-based antioxidant compound decreased the risk of developing new polyps of the large bowel called colorectal metachronous adenomas in people who previously had colorectal polyps removed…
Genetic changes may predict the response of vitamin D based chemoprevention and therapy, according to scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI). The research led by Josephia R. Muindi, MD, Department of Medicine, RPCI, will be presented at the