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New Target Eyed for Colon Cancer Drugs
In mouse study, researchers see possibility of 'potent therapy'

Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds

Aspirin May Stem Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
Study suggests a role for aspirin in prevention as well as treatment

In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men’s Cancer Risk
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics’ Cancer Risk
Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds

Study Questions Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer
Removing more during surgery may not be needed, researchers say

Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment
The drug's success with other cancers wasn't repeated with small cell tumors: study

Colonoscopy Beats ’Camera Pill’ at Catching Colon Cancer
But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say

Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say