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Colon Cancer (June 2007, Week Vol. 22)

Folic Acid may Promote Colon Cancer
Jun-07-2007

"We can't prove whether that's the case or not because we don't know who had microscopic lesions and who didn't, but it's certainly a very viable hypothesis"

New research reveals may actually increase a person's risk of developing colon cancer, despite previous research suggesting the nutritional supplement can prevent colon cancer.

Folic Acid Supplements Don't Reduce High-Risk Colon Cancers
Jun-05-2007
Title: Folic Acid Supplements Don't Reduce High-Risk Colon Cancers
Category: Health News
Created: 6/6/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/6/2007
Exact licenses colon cancer test to Norwegian firm
Jun-05-2007
Marlborough-based Exact Sciences Corp. reports it has licensed its colon cancer screening technology to Norway's NorDiag ASA in exchange for an undisclosed amount in licensing fees and royalties.

Colon Cancer Alliance Announces Election of Dr. John Daly to Board of Directors
Jun-09-2007

The Colon Cancer Alliance is pleased to announce the election of John Daly, MD, FACS, FRCS , FRCS to the CCA Board of Directors.

FOLFOX4 After Surgery Improves Overall Survival In Patients With Early Colon Cancer
Jun-05-2007

"This is important news since it supports the disease free and overall survival"

FOLFOX4, an Eloxatin -based chemotherapy regimen, significantly improved the overall survival of patients with surgically resected stage III colon cancer when compared to standard chemotherapy.

Colon cancer and folic acid
Jun-05-2007
There is new information about a vitamin thought to help fight cancer. It turns out, it could make things worse.
Playwright Lee Nagrin Dies at 78
Jun-07-2007

Playwright Lee Nagrin, whose new work Behind the Lid will debut in New York City next week, succumbed to complications from advanced colon cancer this morning in New York City.

Lee Nagrin, off-Broadway influence, dies
Jun-09-2007

NEW YORK, June 8 Lee Nagrin, one of the first American women to work in performance art, and an influence on off-Broadway, has died in New York of colon cancer at age 78.

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