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Clinical trial finds aspirin reduces colon cancer recurrence by half

Clinical trial finds aspirin reduces colon cancer recurrence by half

Aspirin can cut by more than half the risk that colon cancer will come back following initial treatment, a new clinical trial has found. Daily aspirin reduced by 55% the risk of cancer recurrence in patients whose colorectal cancer is driven by a genetic mutation, researchers reported Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Aspirin is a drug that …

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Gastroenterologist shares 6 early colon cancer symptoms you should never ignore: 'If you're 45 or older…' | Health – Hindustan Times

Gastroenterologist shares 6 early colon cancer symptoms you should never ignore: 'If you're 45 or older…' | Health – Hindustan Times

Gastroenterologist shares 6 early colon cancer symptoms you should never ignore: ‘If you’re 45 or older…’ | Health  Hindustan Times Colon cancer rising in young adults: 7 foods to avoid (and what to swap them with)  Times of India With colon cancer rates skewing younger, doctor and patient urge everyone to be proactive  CBS News Local woman raising awareness about colon cancer  Boston 25 …

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Colon cancer in young people is one focus of new Harvard center

Colon cancer in young people is one focus of new Harvard center

“It’s really cool, because you can do some high risk, high reward types of study” with this new center, said Chenghua Gu, a Harvard neurobiology professor whose research will be supported in the new initiative. “And you’ll have a network you can collaborate with.” Gu studies the blood-brain barrier, a layer of tightly-woven cells that blocks bacteria and other harmful …

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Does eating broccoli help prevent colon cancer? Here’s the truth.

Does eating broccoli help prevent colon cancer? Here’s the truth.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. There’s an old joke about the Daily Mail that is timeless: The tabloid likes to categorize every substance known to humankind as either a cause or cure of cancer. There was even a song put out by the BBC …

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Scientists Find Eating This Vegetable Significantly Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

Scientists Find Eating This Vegetable Significantly Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

A new study looks into how cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower may lower colon cancer risk. Daily consumption of the vegetable type could lower risk by 20%, according to the findings. Below, experts explain how. We’re encouraged to eat our vegetables for good reason—because they contain gut-loving fiber and health protective antioxidants. And now, one particular group—cruciferous vegetables, like …

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Colon cancer doctor shares five life-saving lessons: Symptoms and risks you should know |

Colon cancer doctor shares five life-saving lessons: Symptoms and risks you should know |

Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, a prominent colorectal surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, recently shared vital advice on bowel cancer in a widely viewed Instagram video. She offers straightforward guidance for anyone concerned about or diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Dr. Zaghiyan stresses the life-saving importance of early screening, particularly colonoscopies, and urges patients to seek second opinions to ensure accurate diagnoses. …

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AIIMS, Harvard gastroenterologist shares 8 signs of colon cancer: Blood in stool, unexplained weight loss and more | Health

AIIMS, Harvard gastroenterologist shares 8 signs of colon cancer: Blood in stool, unexplained weight loss and more | Health

Published on: Sept 01, 2025 06:33 pm IST Colon cancer contributes to the one of the most common cancer-related deaths. This is why knowing the symptoms for early detection becomes all the more vital.  Colon cancer contributes to one of the most common cancer-related deaths globally. It is the second leading cause. In a WHO report from July 2023, 1.9 …

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