Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study

FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.

Robin Gibb announces 'spectacular' recovery from colon cancer

Robin Gibb is back in good health, he said Friday, eager to start gaining some weight and preparing for his classical concert debut coming in April.

Alcohol, family history ups colon cancer risk

Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): High levels of alcohol consumption can increase risk of colon cancer in people with a positive family history of such cancer, researchers have warned.

People with Family History of Colon Cancer May Reduce Cancer Risk if They Drink Less

Reducing alcohol consumption may decrease the incidence of colon cancer in people with a family history of the cancer, a new study suggests.

Signal Genetics Announces Publication of Meta-Analysis of its Colon Cancer Test-Previstage™ GCC Confirming Prognostic ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Signal Genetics, a privately held personalized medicine company focused on cancer, announced today the presentation of a paper entitled "Guanylyl Cyclase C ...