The anti-cancer benefits of vitamin E have been all over the map. Some studies say it increases a person's cancer risk; others suggest just the opposite. Scientists have hit a slick spot in this discussion.

Combining existing drug therapies has long been an area of interest for cancer researchers. If one therapy works well, could adding another drug work even better? Just such a study involving advanced colon cancer found that additions don't always add up to better results. Following surgery, the standard chemotherapy regimen for Stage III colon cancer involves  Leucovorin , fluorouracil , and oxaliplatin , or what's commonly called FOLFOX for short. Adding another drug -  Erbitux ( cetuximab } - did not extend life. Make sure you know exactly which drugs work for you. The r...

It's one of the most common, widely available and inexpensive drugs on the market. These days aspirin is being studied for its potential power to relieve a great deal more than headaches.

One of the really tough things about receiving a cancer diagnosis is not knowing what to do next. You don't even know what you don't know.

Chemotherapy, as well as other pharmaceuticals, are key components of cancer treatment. But sometimes the drugs stop working as the cancer becomes immune to the drug. Research is now focusing on reversing that drug resistance.

While colonoscopy remains the best possible screening test for colorectal cancer, any test at all is better than none. A recent study looked at who is actually having cancer screening tests.

Treating colon cancer early is important, but due to the inconvenience of colonoscopy, many people never get screened. A new test for colon cancer is being evaluated that may improve compliance.

With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, the loudest message seems to be that not enough folks are having the screening. Well, a new study is showing another side of the story, and doctors are feeling the pressure.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and you may not be aware that being overweight or obese can increase your chances of having this disease, which you should also know is the second leading cause of cancer death.

You may never have heard of this type. Cancer of the appendix is usually thought to be a colon cancer, since the useless organ is part of the 5-6 foot long tube that follows the small intestine.