March Is Colon Cancer

Awareness Month! 

     DON'T TAKE A CHANCE WITH

             COLON CANCER.

 SCHEDULE A COLONSCOPY TODAY.

New study for chemotherapy patients now recruiting: 
Circulating nucleic acids as biomarkers of therapeutic
response in metastatic malignancies.

Colon Cancer Proteins Show Promise for Blood Test -
Searching for less invasive screening tests for cancer,
Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered proteins
present in blood that accurately identify colon
cancer and precancerous polyps.

Gastronomique - May 2nd, 2008,  An evening
of fabulous food, entertainment and the Body Worlds 2
exhibit.  Proceeds benefit the Johns Hopkins
Colon Cancer Center and The Colon Cancer Alliance. 
Visit: www.bcf.org for more info.

3rd Annual Step Into the Light Fundraiser, June 1rst, 2008
to benefit the Johns Hopkins Colon Cancer Center. 
Visit www.beatcoloncancer.com/ for more info. 

Full List of Events

Is a Mediterranean Diet Helpful for Colon
Cancer Prevention? 
Researchers at the University of Michigan begin a
study to examine whether diet can impact a person's
risk of developing colon cancer.  More

Chemicals in Curry and Onions May Help Stop Colon
Cancer - Hopkins research shows potential stop to
polyps. More