Family History Of Colorectal Cancer Linked With Reduced Risk Of Cancer Recurrence Jun 7, 2008
Editorial: Familial Colorectal Cancer - A Genetics Treasure Trove for Medical Discovery ... "The study by Chan et al suggests that family history of colorectal cancer will lead to the identification of novel genetic features predictive of response to chemotherapy. Familial colorectal cancer may therefore confirm its role as a genetics treasure trove for medical discovery.". (Science Daily)
Allergies may protect against pancreatic cancer Dec 22, 2007
They identified cases of pancreatic cancer through the Ontario Cancer Registry and recruited control subjects from the Ontario Familial Colorectal Cancer Registry. A total of 276 pancreatic cancer cases and 378 controls were included in the study. (Reuters India)
Grape Powder Blocks Genes Linked To Colon Cancer Nov 16, 2007
These findings could reflect unique genetic and environmental interactions among familial colorectal cancer patients, but further studies are needed to test this theory. Studies such as Dr. Holcombe s with grape powder extract and resveratrol are important as they offer potential explanations for our findings. (Science Daily)
A gene that increases Bowel Cancer risk identified Jul 11, 2007
To reach their findings, which were published online on Sunday by the journal Nature Genetics, the scientists analyzed DNA from more than 10,000 people, including 2,400 Ontarians from the Ontario Familial Colorectal Cancer Registry. Then, they compared key differences in DNA against genes from healthy controls. (The Money Times)
At risk: Registry seeks to record those with history of colorectal cancer Mar 25, 2007
Merritt is one of about a half-dozen patients who plan to sign up for Stamford Hospital's new High Risk Familial Colorectal Cancer Registry. The private registry will be open to individuals and families with a history of colorectal or associated cancers or those younger than 50 diagnosed with the disease. (Stamford Advocate)
