Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer patients experience depression before and for next 2 years after surgery. The Colorectal Wellbeing (CREW) study follows more than 1,000 people with colorectal cancer from before their surgery until five years afterwards. Results showed that people with colorectal cancer saw a reduction in affection, social interaction and practical and emotionalContinue reading “Colorectal cancer, depression and genes”
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WSU researchers identify potential new diagnostic tool for early detection of colorectal cancer
Scientists at Washington State University and Johns Hopkins Medical School have discovered a fast, noninvasive method that could lead to the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Using ultrasensitive, high-speed technology, the researchers identified a suite of molecules in the feces of mice that signifies the presence of precancerous polyps. This “metabolic fingerprint” matches changes inContinue reading “WSU researchers identify potential new diagnostic tool for early detection of colorectal cancer”