Short bouts of intensive exercise may help with colorectal cancer treatment
Short intensive periods of physical activity can unleash several molecules in the blood linked to reducing inflammation and improving blood vessel function and metabolism, which can slow colorectal cancer growth.
Could GLP-1 weight-loss drugs boost survival for colon cancer patients?
Colon cancer patients taking GLP-1 medications were less than half as likely to die within five years compared to those who weren’t on the drugs. – Image credit UC San Diego Today CANCER DIGEST – Nov. 15, 2025 – An analysis of data from nearly 7,000 colon cancer patients treated at cancer centers throughout California showed that patients who were taking a class of drug called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) were more likely to survive compared to similar patients who were no
Novel 'off-the-shelf' vaccine shows promise against deadly pancreatic and colorectal cancers
A novel cancer vaccine designed to rally the body's immune system against a common cancer-driving gene mutation.
Cancer linked to obesity tripled in the U.S. over past 20 years
Deaths from obesity-linked cancers have tripled in two decades – Photo credit Unsplash Media CANCER DIGEST – July 20, 2025 – Cancers...
Adding high-dose vitamin C doubled survival for late stage pancreatic cancer patients
Adding high-dose intravenous vitamin C to a standard chemotherapy regimen doubled the survival time for patients with late-stage pancreatic
A diet rich in healthy fats may protect against cancer
CANCER DIGEST – Nov. 9, 2024 – Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may prevent a variety of cancers, new research shows. The study published...
