Stage 4 Colon Cancer

By Carcino on  From carcinomascancer.com
Stage 4 Colon Cancer Stage 4 Colon Cancer. What is the stage 4 colon cancer? Once colon cancer reaches the level of stage 4, this is the point when the rates of survival decrease rapidly. Even now, when stage 4 colon cancer has been diagnosed, there are several medical procedures and treatments that can be used to lessen symptoms. The average five-year survival rate at this stage tends to be around 20 to 30 percent.  However, overall, the prognosis for stage 4 survival is not overly...Read Full Story

Blue Themed Bash Inspires Hope

By Janet Donovan on  From hollywoodonthepotomac.blogspot.com
Michelle Money flanked by Congressman Dan Boren (R)by contributor Brendan Kownacki Photos by Megan Podeszwa It was a message of hope and inspiration on Wednesday evening when supporters and survivors gathered at the Decatur House for the Chris4Life Blue Hope Bash to benefit colon cancer research.The elegant affair treated guests to more than dinner.  Stories of survival to help those currently battling colon cancer or those whose families had dealt with the condition captivated the audience...Read Full Story

Some excellent Preventions of Colon Cancer

By John Daniel Rivera on  From theproductreview2009.blogspot.com
Some excellent Preventions of Colon CancerI could not forget the time when I received the news that one of our friends had died from colorectal cancer. It’s been a year since I last meet him and to think that he was so healthy at that time. My friend had undergone a series of pain in the stomach and had gone to the doctor to get everything checked out; they were caught by surprised as they think that it’s only a minor virus. He was so shock when he received the news that he had stage 4 colon...Read Full Story

Welcome to our wikizine about Colon Cancer Fundraisers

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Colon Cancer Fundraisers. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story
Agendia Announces Launch of ColoPrint for Colon Cancer Prognosis and...
"ColoPrint's definitive results (either high or low risk with no in between) will enable doctors to choose treatment plans for colon cancer patients that are customized for each patient's individual needs," said David Macdonald, Agendia CEO.  
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President Obama in Chicago for fundraisers
President Barack Obama woke up in his own bed at his South Side home in Kenwood Saturday morning, something he said he was looking forward to. The president arrived in Chicago Friday night to raise money for his re-election campaign. He ...  
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Younger Colon Cancer Patients Have Worse Prognosis At Diagnosis, Yet Better...
Younger patients with colorectal cancer were more likely to present advanced stage tumors at diagnosis and metastasize much sooner, yet had better than or equal survival to patients 50 and older, according to data being presented at the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago. (Abstract #3621, Monday, June 4, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST, S Hall A2). The study was led by Edith Mitchell, M.D., a clinical professor in the...  
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Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk - study
reproductive and now colon cancer - by increasing their fish consumption somewhat,” said Michael Gochfeld, a professor of environmental and occupational medicine at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  
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Gov. Gregoire's husband undergoes surgery for colon cancer
Mike Gregoire, husband of Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire, underwent treatment for colon cancer, the governor disclosed in a statement issued Wednesday. Doctors were able to remove a cancerous portion of his colon. “Yesterday, my family ...  
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Mike Gregoire has colon cancer
Mike Gregoire, husband of Gov. Chris Gregoire, has been detected with colon cancer, but after a speedy operation he is headed for “full recovery,” the governor said in a statement late Wednesday. The governor used the second cancer to hit ...  
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ASCRS Honors Colon Cancer Advocate Andrew Spiegel
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has given its 2012 David Jagelman, MD, Award for Advocacy in Colorectal Cancer to Andrew Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer of the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) and one of the world's leading advocates on behalf of colorectal cancer patients. The award will be presented during the Society's Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, on...  
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Agendia Announces Nine Studies in Breast and Colon Cancer for Presentation at...
AMSTERDAM and IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agendia, an innovative molecular cancer diagnostics company and leader in personalized medicine, announced today that it will present nine posters on genomic research studies in breast and colon cancer at the Annual...  
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Predicting Response To New Treatments In Colon Cancer
The Stem Cells and Cancer Research Group headed by Dr Hector G. Palmer at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) has identified the molecular mechanisms that determine patients' response to certain drugs used in clinical trials for colon cancer treatment. The study led by VHIO also benefited from the collaboration with Professor Alberto Munoz´s laboratory at the Instituto de Investigaciones Biomedicas Alberto Sols, Consejo Superior de...  
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Letter: Village businesses help with fundraisers
For the last nine months, I had the pleasure of serving as president of the Friends of the Ridgewood Library. The function of Friends is to support the Ridgewood Library in developing its collections, its reference and research facilities and its programs.  
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