Category Archives: Colorectal cancer

A New Method to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

Posted on March 12, 2012 by wngai

If you are cancer patients and have to receive chemotherapy agents such as taxanes (paclitaxol- Taxol and docetaxel-Taxotere), vinca alkaloids (vinorelbine-Navelbine) and platinum compounds (cisplatin, carboplatin – Paraplatin and oxaliplatin – Eloxatin), it is likely that you might experience chemotherapy … Continue reading →

New Hope for Patients with Advanced Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients

Posted on March 11, 2012 by wngai

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women with nearly 500,000 deaths due to colorectal cancer every year. When detected early at localized stage I, the 5-year survival rate can reach 90%. At this stage, surgical … Continue reading →

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A New Agent That Might Change the Lives of Many Cancer Patients

Posted on October 16, 2011 by wngai

This is not only good news for all prostate cancer patients, but is also good news for all cancer patients. The investigational radiopharmaceutical radium-223 chloride (Alpharadin) has recently been shown to improve survival in patients with advanced prostate cancer and … Continue reading →

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New Treatment for Colorectal Cancer Patients with Liver Metastases

Posted on April 3, 2011 by wngai

In the past, bevacizumab (Avastin) plus FOLFOX (leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) is the mainstay treatment for colorectal cancer patients with metastases (Stage IV). Even though the response rate of this regimen is impressive, less than 10% of Stage IV colorectal cancer … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Colorectal cancer | Tagged 5-Fluorouracil, Avastin, bevacizumab, chemotherapy, FOLFOX, leucovorin, metastatic colorectal cancer, oxaliplatin, radiofrequency ablation, RFA, Survival | Comments Off

Dietary Folate Intake Decreased Risk of Cancers

Posted on April 3, 2011 by wngai

Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin. The name of folate is derived from the Latin word folium, which means leaf. Folate is found naturally in green leafy vegetables, cereals, legumes and fruits, while folic acid is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Medicine, Breast cancer, Cancer, Colorectal cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Lung Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Renal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Vitamins | Tagged colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, oral cavity cancer, upper aerodigestive tract cancers, Uruguay | Comments Off

Bisphosphonates May Lower the Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Posted on April 3, 2011 by wngai

A new study suggested taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis for more than a year may reduce the risk for colorectal cancer by 60%. The results came from an analysis of postmenopausal women who took bisphosphonates, such as alendronate (Fosamax), for more … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast cancer, Cancer, Colorectal cancer | Tagged alendronate, AZURE, Bisphosphonates, Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, Fosamax, Postmenopausal, zolendronic acid, Zometa | Comments Off

United States Was Ranked Seventh in Global Cancer Rates

Posted on April 2, 2011 by wngai

According to the data published by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), the United States has the seventh highest cancer rate in the world, according to new data published by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast cancer, Cancer, Colorectal cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer | Tagged alcohol consumption, American Institute for Cancer Research, bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer Rates, cervical cancer, colon cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate cancer, stomach cancer, tobacco consumption, uterine cancer | Comments Off

How to Prevent Common Cancers?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by wngai

The incidence and burden of cancer is huge. Nearly 12.7 million of people are diagnosed of cancer every day and 7.6 million die from cancer. The global cancer epidemic is set to continue rising, with the number of worldwide cancer … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast cancer, Cancer, Colorectal cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Renal Cancer | Tagged American Institute for Cancer Research, body mass index, Breast cancer, Cancer, colon cancer, Endometrial cancer, Esophageal Cancer, hepatitis B, human papilloma virus, kidney cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prevent+, stomach cancer, World Cancer Congress, World Cancer Research Fund | 1 Comment

Alcohol Drinking and Colorectal Cancer

Posted on March 6, 2011 by wngai

Alcohol consumption is one of the most important known risk factors for human cancers and potentially one of the largest avoidable factors. It has been estimated that 5.2% of all cancers in men and 1.7% of all cancers in women … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Colorectal cancer | Tagged Alcohol drinking, American Institute for Cancer Research, Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, Esophageal Cancer, larynx cancer, Liver cancer, pharynx cancer | Comments Off

Exercise Linked to Lower Risk of Death from Colon Cancer

Posted on February 6, 2011 by wngai

In November of 2010, a study reported that women who exercised for at least 150 minutes a week might have a reduced risk for endometrial and postmenopausal breast cancer. Now, a new study conducted by the Siteman Cancer Center at … Continue reading →

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