Detection of bowel cancer marker in wastewater may offer new early warning system
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This month, we’re spotlighting colorectal cancer research in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Here, we’ll share the latest research on colorectal cancer, how scientists work to better understand and prevent it, what screening options are available, and what these findings may mean for protecting your health, and more.
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Sylvester Cancer's March tip sheet contains a variety of cancer-related story ideas including colorectal cancer prevention, exercise during chemotherapy for breast cancer, colorectal and pancreatic cancer immunotherapy research awards, the 2026 Dolphins Cancer Challenge and more.
Discover how scientists are revolutionizing colorectal cancer treatment by targeting a key protein linked to tumor growth and blood vessel formation. Learn about the groundbreaking research that could enhance the effectiveness of existing therapies and offer new hope for patients fighting this deadly disease.
This March, join the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology (Alliance) and the Alliance Foundation Trials (AFT) in spotlighting colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, behind only lung cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Last year, an estimated 155,000 Americans received a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer, and about 53,000 died from the disease. Alliance has 10 active trials focused on improving treatments for colorectal cancers as well as others aimed at ways to prevent the disease or catch it very early when symptoms are most easily and effectively treated.