Research Info from NexCura

amyboston

I subscribe to their news/research service. In case it can help someone. The links didn't show up in the text, but the url: www.cancerfacts.com will take you to the service.
Blessings,
Amy
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Welcome to the first issue of Profiler eNews for Colorectal Cancer, a service of NexCura, producers of the Profiler Treatment Option Tools. Our goal is to bring you news and information each month relevant to your fight against cancer. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Data gives hope to advanced colorectal cancer patients
BERLIN - Sept. 23, 2009 (cancerfacts.com) - A trio of studies confirm the benefits of two drugs in the treatment of colorectal cancers say researchers who presented their findings at Europe's largest gathering of cancer experts this week.

Researchers find key cells linking colitis to cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Oct. 15, 2009 (cancerfacts.com) - Researchers have grown tumors in mice using cells from inflamed tissue taken from human colitis patients.

Drugs for common bowel disease may boost risk of lymphoma
PARIS - Oct. 18, 2009 (cancerfacts.com) - Patients receiving a commonly prescribed drug for inflammatory bowel disease may have an increased risk of developing immune system disorders including cancers, say researchers.


Adapting Capsule Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening
One way to boost colorectal cancer screening rates may be to develop new screening technologies that are simpler, more accessible, and more acceptable to participants. A tiny, futuristic device smaller than the tip of one's finger called the capsule endoscope is currently being tested and improved for what its developers hope will be a place in doctor's cancer screening toolbox.