Category Archives: rectal cancer

Low Alcohol Consumption May Also Increase Women’s Cancer Risk

June 5, 2009 – 12:27 pm

Does alcohol increase cancer risk, or does it not? Most people say yes. Others say it depends on the type of alcohol; supporters of red wine, for example, insist that antioxidants in it help to boost health and lower risk of disease.
The study described in the following article, though not perfect, gives us some insight [...]

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Cancer Survivors Struggle With Employment

February 19, 2009 – 1:43 pm

Cancer, without doubt, is a much feared and potentially debilitating disease. Often, cancer sufferers, especially those who undergo conventional cancer treatment, are, sadly, scarred for life.
And a recent study conducted by researchers from the Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam has revealed that survivors of the disease experience more difficulty finding [...]

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Exercise and Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Colon and Rectal Cancers

December 30, 2008 – 11:47 am

Exercise is critical for good health.
A study published in the November issue of Cancer Causes and Control has indicated that exercise and physical activity helps to reduce one’s risk of getting colon cancer and rectal cancer. On the flip side, lack of physical activity increases the risk.

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Study Suggests Vitamin D Improves Survival From Colorectal Cancer

November 23, 2008 – 11:34 am

by Reuben Chow
first published on NaturalNews.com
A study led by Kimmie Ng, M.D., M.P.H., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has found that colorectal cancer sufferers with high levels of vitamin D had better survival rates during a follow-up period when compared to those with low levels of the vitamin. The study also involved the Harvard School [...]

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