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Scientists at Baylor University have transformed a common food-borne bacteria into a powerful weapon against colorectal cancer, using modified Listeria to deliver cancer-killing toxins directly into tumor cells. The breakthrough could eventually lead to an oral cancer treatment.
A groundbreaking cancer treatment achieved a 78% response rate in colorectal cancer patients who had already failed other therapies. The experimental drug also helped 85% of patients survive two years, compared to just 40% with standard treatment.
A simple blood test called Shield just became the first FDA-approved blood screening for colorectal cancer, offering hope for thousands who skip traditional colonoscopies. Marine veteran and cancer survivor Sherri Chippo is spreading the word that this quick, accessible test could save lives across Pennsylvania.
Scientists in Barcelona have discovered a simple test that could revolutionize how doctors treat colorectal cancer, helping match patients with treatments most likely to save their lives. The breakthrough could expand life-saving immunotherapy options beyond the tiny 5% of patients who currently qualify.
Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among young adults, but experts say simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk. Here's what you can do right now to protect yourself.
Scientists in China developed a tiny robot made from protein fragments that helps the immune system find and destroy colorectal cancer cells. In mice with tumors, the nanorobot worked better than standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
A Los Angeles mom of three has no evidence of cancer three months after receiving part of her best friend's liver. The lifesaving transplant offers new hope for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread.
A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery has kept every patient in a UK colorectal cancer trial cancer-free for nearly three years. The breakthrough challenges decades of standard treatment and offers hope for thousands.
Amanda Fitzpatrick trusted her instincts when she noticed troubling symptoms at 47, leading to an early-stage cancer diagnosis that saved her life. Her story highlights a critical shift: colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults under 50.
Scientists at UCLA have achieved breakthrough results in treating advanced colorectal cancer, with a new combination therapy doubling two-year survival rates. The research team is also making major strides in prevention, from mailing free screening kits to developing powerful cancer vaccines.
Marielle McLeod was a busy mother of four when a late-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis at 36 turned her world upside down. Nine years cancer-free, she's now directing a national nonprofit and will be honored at a major PGA Tour event for her advocacy work.
Jennifer Lava survived stage 4 colon cancer three times since age 34, proving young people need screenings too. Her story is saving lives by raising awareness about early-onset colorectal cancer. ---
Researchers in South Korea discovered how blocking a single protein can slow or stop colorectal cancer growth without harming healthy cells. The breakthrough offers hope as colon cancer becomes the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under 50.
When Helen Demestihas learned her stage 4 colorectal cancer had spread to her liver with 12 tumors, doctors said surgery was too risky. A titanium pump implanted in her abdomen changed everything.
Matthew Scholtes is turning his colon cancer journey into a mission to save lives through early detection. His advocacy comes as colorectal cancer becomes the leading cause of cancer death in young adults.
After beating stage 4 colorectal cancer, Ashleigh Parker traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for the research funding that saved her life. Her message to lawmakers: keep investing in the breakthroughs that give patients hope.
Scientists discovered that colorectal cancer carries a unique microbial signature that sets it apart from all other cancers, opening new possibilities for diagnosis and personalized treatment. The finding challenges decades of assumptions about how microbes interact with tumors.
A colorectal cancer survivor created a program that flips the script: kids remind parents to get screened. One presentation by two sons caught early stage cancer in their friend's mother.
Baylor University researchers have turned a common food-borne bacteria into a precision weapon against colorectal cancer, the nation's second-deadliest cancer. The breakthrough could one day be delivered as a simple oral medication.
A simple blood test has joined the list of approved colorectal cancer screening options, offering hope for millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could help catch more cancers early when they're most treatable.
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