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Colorectal Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing of colorectal cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
Drugs taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study presented at the 2004 ASCO meeting in New Orleans. It is too early, however, to recommend that people take the drugs - known as statins - in the hope of avoiding colorectal cancer.
NCI-Funded Clinical Trials Show Aspirin Reduces Recurrence of Polyps
Taking daily aspirin for as little as three years was shown to reduce the development of colorectal polyps by 19 percent to 35 percent in people at high risk for colorectal cancer in two randomized, controlled clinical trials published in today's New England Journal of Medicine.
NCI-Sponsored Trials of Celecoxib for Cancer Prevention
The National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Prevention is studying the drug celecoxib (Celebrex(tm)) for the prevention of cancer in people with precancerous conditions and in people at high risk for second cancers.
Q&A;: The Polyp Prevention Trial and the Wheat Bran Fiber Study
Commonly asked questions about two important studies of colorectal polyps.
Trials Show No Effect of Low-Fat, High-Fiber, and High-Fruit and -Vegetable Diets on the Growth of New Colorectal Polyps in People with a History of Precancerous Polyps
Two studies of nutritional interventions in people at high risk of colorectal cancer yielded no evidence that diet affects the growth of precancerous colorectal polyps (adenomatous polyps or adenomas) in people who have already had a polyp removed.
Genetics of Colorectal Cancer (PDQ®)
Expert-reviewed information summary about the genetics of colorectal cancer, including information about specific genes and family cancer syndromes. The summary also contains information about screening for colorectal cancer and research aimed at prevention of this disease. Psychosocial issues associated with genetic testing and counseling of individuals who may have a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome are also discussed.
Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
Expert-reviewed information summary in which the validity and utility of genetic tests are discussed and important genetic terms are defined.
Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and who to contact for more information.
Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats
A fact sheet that explains how certain chemicals are created in meat that is well done, fried, or barbecued and how the consumption of these chemicals is associated with certain types of cancer.
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