Discovering the causes of cancer and the means of prevention
Colon and Rectum
DCEG researchers conduct studies on cancers of the colon and rectum, also known as colorectal cancer. Most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas. Selected studies include:
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Prostate, Lung, Colon, and Ovary Prospective Study
A large cohort study of etiologic determinants of cancer carried out within an NCI trial for the evaluation of screening procedures for the early detection of prostate, lung, colon, and ovarian cancer (the PLCO Trial) at 10 U.S. screening centers
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Colorectal Neoplasia Screening With Colonoscopy in Asymptomatic Women at Regional Navy/Army Medical Centers: The CONCeRN Study
A multi-center study of asymptomatic women referred to regional military medical centers for routine colorectal screening
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Polyp Prevention Trial
A study to determine whether a low fat, high fiber, high vegetable and fruit eating plan will decrease the recurrence of adenomatous polyps of the large bowel