Colon Cancer

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Faster DNA Damage in IBD Underlies Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Study Suggests

A high rate of DNA damage in colon cells underlies the increased risk for colorectal cancer associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a recent study. The study, “Somatic ... Read more

May 8, 2017June 30, 2017

The Path to Feeling Better: Treating Crohn’s

Colon Cancer, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Once diagnosed with Crohn’s, you need to start taking steps to manage your disease. The first line of defence when it comes to living with Crohn’s disease is working with ... Read more

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016

Last Call for Abstracts for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Meeting, AIBD 2016

Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, IBD News, News, Ulcerative colitis

Organizers of the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD 2016) Conference announced that its final date for abstract submission is Sept. 13. AIBD is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) clinical research conference, and ... Read more

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

Ginger Nanoparticles May Be Inexpensive, Nontoxic IBD Treatment, VA Researchers Say

Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, IBD News, News, Ulcerative colitis

A study by researchers at the Atlanta VA Medical Center revealed that nanoparticles derived from fresh ginger root may be an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In ... Read more

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016

Key Protein May Lead to Novel IBD Therapies for Colon Inflammation, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis

Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, IBD News, News, Ulcerative colitis

Researchers identified a novel cellular mechanism responsible for increasing inflammation in the colon (large intestine), a common feature triggering Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, even colon cancer. The study, “Itch inhibits ... Read more

May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

Two Variants of a Gut Protein Seen to Have Opposite Roles in Colitis and Colon Cancer Risk

Colon Cancer, IBD News, News, Ulcerative colitis

A team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, found that a tight control of the levels of two forms of the same protein, hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-α), is critical ... Read more

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016

Colon Health Linked in Study to Production of Sugars Known as O-glycans

Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, IBD News, News, Ulcerative colitis

Certain sugars produced by the body, called O-glycans, may play a crucial role in keeping the colon healthy and in preventing cancer. Understanding how these sugars function to protect the colon ... Read more

March 23, 2016March 23, 2016

Ulcerative Colitis Patients Appear More Worried About IBD Complications Than Treatment Side Effects

Colon Cancer, IBD News, News, Ulcerative colitis

People with ulcerative colitis (UC) are more concerned about the long-term complications of their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than they are about possible side effects from its treatment, according to an online survey of UC patients ... Read more

June 23, 2015June 23, 2015

New President And CEO Michael Osso Appointed For CCFA

Colon Cancer, News

The National Board of Trustees recently announced that Michael Osso was selected to become the next President & CEO of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. For the last two years, Osso was ... Read more

May 20, 2015May 20, 2015

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Lead Video Campaign For World IBD Day

Colon Cancer, News

May 19th marked World IBD Day, and to honor the occasion, The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and the European Federation of Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA), released over 70 ... Read more