More Gastrointestinal System Cancer News

• Research Takes Aim at Pancreatic Cancer

  April 18 (HealthDay News) -- An active receptor found in certain pancreatic cancers might offer ...

• New Drug Being Tested for Pancreatic Cancer

  April 15 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug appeared to reduce pancreatic cancer growth in ...

• Broccoli May Ward Off Serious Stomach Ailments

  April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Eating 2.5 ounces a day of broccoli sprouts appeared to ...

• Colon Screenings Don't Follow Guidelines, Study Suggests

  April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Despite clear guidelines recommending that older people undergo a colonoscopy ...

• Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks

  April 1 (HealthDay News) -- A genetic mutation may explain why blacks are more likely ...

• Erbitux May Help Some with Colorectal Cancer

  April 1 (HealthDay News) -- People with advanced colorectal cancer were modestly helped by the ...

• Flushing From Alcohol a Risk Factor for Esophageal Cancer

  March 24 (HealthDay News) -- People who experience facial flushing when they drink alcohol are ...

• What to Expect from a Colonoscopy

  March 22 (HealthDay News) -- As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Americans are being ...

• Gleevec Prevents Return of Intestinal Cancer, Study Confirms

  March 20 (HealthDay News) -- Taking Gleevec after surgery to remove a gastrointestinal stromal tumor ...

• Obesity Tied to Poor Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Outcomes

  March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Obese pancreatic cancer patients are more likely than non-obese patients ...

• Pancreatic Drug Trial Halted on Promising Results

  March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Drug maker Pfizer Inc. said Thursday that a late-stage clinical ...

• Study Links Blood Type and Pancreatic Cancer

  March 10 (HealthDay News) --- People with type O blood have a much lower risk ...

• Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation

  March 5 (HealthDay News) -- For people with operable rectal cancer, the most effective treatment ...

• Wine May Be Protective Against Esophageal Cancer

  March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking a glass of wine a day may lower the ...

• Smarter Living Could Cut World's Cancer Cases, Report Says

  February 27, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- A simpler diet, more exercise and better weight control ...

• Calcium Helps Ward Off Colon Cancer

  February 23 (HealthDay News) -- High dietary intake of calcium may reduce the incidence of ...

• Gene Test May Help Predict Colon Cancer's Return

  February 17 (HealthDay News) -- A genetic test may better help survivors of colorectal cancer ...

• Drug Inhibits Colon Cancer in Mice

  February 12 (HealthDay News) -- A drug called enzastaurin significantly reduced the development of colon ...

• Rural Areas Able to Increase Colon Cancer Screenings

  February 5 (HealthDay News) -- Arizona health-care providers can handle a significant increase in patients ...