The list of research areas and treatments under analysis mentioned in various sources for Colorectal cancer includes:
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Some of the different medications being used in the research into treatment of Colorectal cancer include:
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Some of the different medications being used in the research into prevention of Colorectal cancer include:
Possibly curable or rare types of Colorectal cancer include:
Some rare types of Colorectal cancer include:
Some of the more recent treatments for Colorectal cancer include:
Treatments to consider for Colorectal cancer may include:
It is not clear why mutations in genes that are essential in all tissues preferentially cause cancer in the colon. However, studies on the equivalent genes in mice and brewer's yeast are helping to further our understanding of the mechanisms of DNA repair and the role that environmental factors might play in colon cancer incidence. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
Researchers are looking at two new screening tests for colorectal cancer, both of which detect polyps and cancers early. One test is called a virtual colonoscopy. A small tube is placed inside the rectum for less than 5 minutes (with a traditional colonoscopy, this process takes longer). Images are recorded and put into a computer using computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI or MR). The technician then looks at these recorded images to explore the rectum and colon for polyps and cancers. The other test is a stool test (like the FOBT), that looks for DNA, or genetic material, in the stool. Early data suggest that this stool test may be very accurate in picking up any problems, polyps, and cancers. (Source: excerpt from Colorectal Cancer: NWHIC)
A large-scale study, known as the PLCO (Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian) Cancer Screening Trial, is currently evaluating the usefulness of a blood test for the tumor marker known as CA-125 and a test called transvaginal ultrasound for ovarian cancer screening. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer: NCI)
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