Colon cancer patients have some hope with new immune therapy – Read story
Researchers reported that increasing expression of a chemical cytokine called LIGHT in mice with colon cancer activated the immune system`s natural cancer-killing T-cells and caused primary tumours in the liver to shrink.
Mar 02, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Eating nuts may reduce the risk of colon cancer: Study
One should include lots of nuts like hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and pistachios in their daily diet as they not only promote health benefits but also helps in lowering the risk of the deadly disease colon cancer.
Feb 07, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Modifying protein shape may fight colon cancer risk
The altered protein - IRAK-M - causes the immune system to become supercharged, clearing out the bacteria before they can do any da
Jan 29, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Colorectal cancer: Include fibre-rich diet to reduce risk, says study
Fusobacterium nucleatum is an inflammatory bacterium that is thought to play a role in colorectal cancer by blocking the immune response triggered to combat tumour cells in the colon.
Jan 28, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
Your sugar-laden beverages may up risk of cancer
Love to drink that sweetened soda, or other sugar-laden fruit juices, sports drinks, energy drinks? Beware, as you can be at an increased risk of developing various cancers, a study has found.
Oct 05, 2016, 00:48 AM IST
This herbal combo packs powerful punch against colon cancer
Curcumin is the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, which is present in spicy curry dishes, and silymarin is a component of milk thistle, which has been used to treat liver disease.
Jul 24, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
Turmeric compound may play pivotal role in treating colon cancer
Colon cancer is usually caused by lifestyle factors, such as sedentry lifestyle and diet. The researchers found that combination of two plant compounds that have medicinal properties - curcumin and silymarin - holds promise in treating colon cancer.
Jul 23, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
Turmeric compound may treat colon cancer
A compound found in turmeric, a spice widely used in curries, could play a very important role in preventing and treating colon cancer, which frequently is caused by lifestyle factors, such as diet, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
Jul 23, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
Accenture CEO diagnosed with colon cancer, recovering from surgery
Other CEOs diagnosed in the past with cancer include healthcare IT company Cerner Corp`s Neal Patterson, JPMorgan Chase & Co`s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs Group Inc`s Lloyd Blankfein.
Jul 07, 2016, 04:50 AM IST
Walnuts may reduce risk of colon cancer, says study
Walnuts are considered good for health as it helps in healthy ageing and also improves the blood cholesterol levels and maintains good gut health.
Jun 03, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
Vegetarian diet makes Indians more prone to colon cancer
Researchers from Cornell University analysed frequencies of the mutation in 234 primarily vegetarian Indians and 311 US individuals.
Mar 30, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
How inflammation in the gut ups risk of colon cancer
Chronic inflammation in the gut increases the risk of colon cancer -- the second-largest cause of cancer death in the US -- by as much as 500 percent, says a new study.
Feb 05, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
Cancer: Simple ways to reduce your risk
Leading a healthy lifestyle can help lower your risk of cancer.
Jan 18, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Dried plums keep colon cancer at bay
Dried plums have been found to contain substances that could help in the fight against colon cancer risk.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:15 AM IST
