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Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer
But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says

Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Findings may serve as new path for better treatment of disease, study suggests

Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
Only half of Americans over 50 tested; education, insurance play role, group says

Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite
Study finds it functions as a tumor suppressor instead

Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife’s Cancer
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death

Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer’s Spread in Mice
Experimental shot targets the gut's immune system

Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes

Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment

Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival
But debate continues on whether the nutrient should be recommended for patients

Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells
Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says