February 15, 2024 Cancer/Oncology Drug used for cocaine addiction may treat advanced colon cancer, uOttawa researchers find. However still a ways to go. Great science work. Human trials to follow.
June 10, 2022 Cancer/Oncology The science behind the small colon cancer trial success is what provides optimism for the future of cancer treatment but the study itself is too small to state that it is the “cure” for colorectal cancer.
September 30, 2018 Sunday House Call Shows Sunday House Call, #669, September 30, 2018: News reports that use relative risk to incite fear misrepresent the absolute risk and disrespect the audience
March 2, 2017 Cancer/Oncology Studies trying to determine why the rare incidence of colon cancer in younger adults is increasing.
October 27, 2015 Cancer/Oncology Processed red meat identified to increase risk of colon cancer but risk needs to taken in context
August 5, 2014 Cancer/Oncology Chili pepper compound identifies and influences tumour suppressing intestinal receptor in mice
March 20, 2014 Cancer/Oncology New noninvasive screening test for colorectal cancer submitted to FDA for approval