Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

June 17, 2015June 22, 2015

Cinnamon Component Prevents Colorectal Cancer In Mice

A research project conducted at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and the UA Cancer Center suggests that a substance present in cinnamon can act as a potent inhibitor of colorectal cancer. Drs. Georg ... Read more

May 31, 2015

Colon Cancer Diagnosis With Lumninescent Bacteria: Modified Probiotics Can Successfully Detect Tumors In Liver

Engineers from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) and MIT devised a new strategy to detect cancer that has metastasized to the liver using probiotics, beneficial bacteria such as those found in yogurt. The ... Read more

May 22, 2015May 22, 2015

Roche Receives FDA Approval For Its Cobas KRAS Mutation Test

Roche recently announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its cobas KRAS Mutation Test to be used for diagnostic purposes. This real-time PCR test was developed to find KRAS mutations in tumor ... Read more

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

Two-Week International Diet Swap Reveals Potential Effects Of Food On Colon Cancer Risk

According to an international study published in Nature Communications conducted by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, African-Americans and Africans who swapped their regular diets for just 2 weeks altered their risks of developing colon ... Read more

April 15, 2015April 15, 2015

Researchers Target Protein To Stop Spread Of Colon Cancer

Researchers have developed the podocalyxin antibody, demonstrating that it slows both tumor growth and spread by comparing cancer metastases with control samples. These findings were recently published in the Breast Cancer Research journal and may lead to major developments ... Read more

April 7, 2015April 7, 2015

Fasting Combined With Less-Toxic Drugs Effective Alternative to Chemotherapy

A multinational collaboration between the University of Southern California, Lizzia Raffaghello at the G. Gaslini Institute in Italy and the laboratories of Alessio Nencioni at University of Genova, showed that a less-toxic class of ... Read more

April 6, 2015April 8, 2015

Study Points Out New Role For Gene In Colon Cancer Suppression

A novel function in a previously known gene may help cells divide normally, but its absence might cause tumors, particularly in colon cancer. These are the results from a team of The ... Read more

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015

Fitness Level Associated With Lower Risk Of Colorectal Cancer In Men

A recent study showed that middle aged men with high fitness levels have lower risks of developing colorectal cancer. Further, higher fitness levels are associated with lower death rates in men diagnosed with cancer ... Read more

March 26, 2015March 26, 2015

Metformin And Vitamin D3 Combined Show Promise In Preventing Colorectal Cancer

A recent study showed that the anti-diabetic drug metformin and vitamin D3 are promising for colorectal cancer prevention. The study was published in the Cancer Prevention Research journal. According to Dr. Li Li, a researcher at the Case ... Read more

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015

‘Getting To Zero’ Meeting Addresses Recommendations To Stop Duodenoscope Infections

The “Getting to Zero” meeting was recently convened by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Center for GI Innovation and Technology where best practices to prevent antibiotic-resistant infections after duodenoscopies were discussed. The meeting ... Read more

March 16, 2015March 16, 2015

Reaching ’80 Percent By 2018′ Could Prevent More Than 20,000 Yearly Colorectal Cancer Deaths

A recent study led by researcher Ahmedin Jemal and the American Cancer Society concluded that if an 80 percent rate of colorectal cancer screening is reached by the year of 2018, more than ... Read more

March 12, 2015March 12, 2015

Natural Language Processing Software Could Improve Colon Cancer Detection

Researchers at the Regenstrief Institute have developed and tested a precise system that can track colonoscopy quality and appropriate procedure intervals, improving health outcomes and lowering overall costs. The system ... Read more

February 27, 2015February 27, 2015

Study Underscores Factors Influencing Family Involvement In Colon Cancer Patients’ Decisions

A recent study published in Cancer provides important insights into how family members and cancer patients make decisions together relative to treatment options. This information might help physicians understand patients’ preferences regarding their care, especially since family ... Read more

February 24, 2015February 24, 2015

Oncolytics Completes Patient Enrolment in Phase II Trial Of Reolysin For Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. recently announced it completed patient enrollment in its randomized Phase 2 study of Reolysin to treat patients suffering with metastatic or advanced colorectal cancer. This trial is being sponsored and conducted by ... Read more

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

Study Discovers Origins of Colorectal Cancer Cells

A group of cancer researchers from Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) have managed to trace the origins of colorectal cancer cells, finding important clues that could explain why tumor ... Read more

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015

‘Western’ Diet Linked To Higher Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence

A group of researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute published a report stating that the “Western Diet,” high in red meat, refined grains, fatty products and desserts, might increase the odds of early death and disease ... Read more

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015

Lower Surgery Rates Among Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients, But Improved Survival

Due to the medical advances in chemotherapy and the diverse biological agents available for managing metastatic colorectal cancer, patients are undergoing less tumor removal surgery, according to a study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer ... Read more

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014

Carcinoma-Associated Fibroblasts And Cancer Cells May Cooperate, According to Study

Researchers from the Institut Curie, Paris, suggest that carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAF) and cancer cells may cooperate in the process of cancer invasion. Their work, based on colon cancer cells, will ... Read more

October 23, 2014October 23, 2014

Phase 3 Study on Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Enrolls First Patient

A new global Phase 3 clinical study to treat patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), has enrolled its first patient, as announced Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BI). Colorectal cancer is the third ... Read more

October 14, 2014

Replacing Guanylin Hormone Can Prevent Colon Cancer Development

Researchers from the Thomas Jefferson University have recently published a study in the Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention journal  titled “The Paracrine Hormone for the GUCY2C Tumor Suppressor, Guanylin, Is Universally Lost in Colorectal ... Read more