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How should you prepare for a colonoscopy?

How should you prepare for a colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a type of imaging study in which a doctor uses a particular scope called a colonoscope to examine the colon’s lining. A doctor may recommend a colonoscopy to evaluate the colon for cancerous lesions, identify areas of bleeding, or diagnose other gut-related disorders. Before the procedure, a doctor will prescribe a colonoscopy […]

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Lung cancer destroyed with tea leaf nanoparticles

Lung cancer destroyed with tea leaf nanoparticles

A new study has shown that lung cancer cells can be destroyed using nanoparticles derived from tea leaves. These tiny particles, called “quantum dots,” are 400 times thinner than a human hair, and producing them from tea leaves is safe and non-toxic. Tea leaves may be key to stopping lung cancer from advancing. More and […]

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Why is lung cancer so difficult to treat?

Why is lung cancer so difficult to treat?

Lung cancer is one of the most common in the United States and treating it is incredibly challenging. A new study investigates how the immune response to tumor cells may be tweaked to improve survival rates. A new study delves into the immune response to lung cancer. Affecting both men and women, lung cancer accounts […]

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Could gut bacteria drive colon cancer?

Could gut bacteria drive colon cancer?

Gut microbiota could play a role in the development of colon cancer, a new study reveals. If this is true, then it may, in time, lead to treatments that would arrest the growth of cancerous tumors. Researchers think that some gut bacteria may interact with microRNA in ways that could facilitate the development of colon […]

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Colorectal cancer: Some cells are ‘born to be bad’

Colorectal cancer: Some cells are ‘born to be bad’

The results of a small study could lead to better identification of polyps that are likely to develop into invasive colorectal cancer. Researchers investigate cancer’s ‘founding cells.’ This may prevent the unnecessary treatment of patients with harmless growths, say scientists from Duke University in Durham, NC, and the University of Southern California (USC) in Los […]

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What is necrotizing pancreatitis?

What is necrotizing pancreatitis?

Necrotizing pancreatitis is a condition where parts of the pancreas die and may get infected. It is a complication of acute pancreatitis. In this article, we look at the symptoms and causes of necrotizing pancreatitis, as well as how doctors treat it. Understanding necrotizing pancreatitis The pancreas produces enzymes used in the digestion of food. […]

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Why ovarian cancer spreads and how we might stop it

Why ovarian cancer spreads and how we might stop it

New research has revealed exactly why ovarian cancer spreads to the peritoneal cavity. Existing drugs could be repurposed to stop this from happening. New treatments that can stop ovarian cancer from spreading may be within reach. In the United States, ovarian cancer is estimated to affect around 20,000 women every year. In 2014, the Centers […]

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New protein may help to catch lung cancer early

New protein may help to catch lung cancer early

Researchers may have found a biomarker for lung cancer, which could soon enable healthcare professionals to detect the disease while it is still in stage 1. Physicians may soon be able to detect lung cancer before the tumor has spread, suggests a new study. Lung cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer in […]