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Sequencing gut bacterial genes to improve colorectal cancer detection
From the Dey Lab, Translational Sciences and Therapeutics Division

Menopausal hormone therapy may lower the risk of colorectal cancer
From the Peters and Hsu Groups, Cancer Consortium & Public Health Sciences Division

Colorectal cancer risk and red and processed meat
Large analysis shows high meat consumption bumps risk by as much as 40%, identifies two genetic variants that increase risk even more

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report
A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer
The New England Journal of Medicine published findings of a blood test for detecting circulating tumor DNA in people with average risk of colorectal cancer

Study digs into what's driving early-onset colon cancer
Obesity, alcohol consumption ‘strongly correlated’ with colorectal cancers in adults under 50

Predicting colorectal cancer risk in a community-based cohort
From the Hsu Group, Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutch, and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

Homing in on inherited colorectal cancer risk
Hutch-led international collaboration finds 100 new genetic risk variants, setting the stage for better prevention for all

Large-scale study led by Fred Hutch finds new genetic risk factors for colorectal cancer, paving the way for better screening, prevention
Collaborative effort with global scientific investigators yields new insights into commonly diagnosed disease

Rolling out a rideshare-based pilot program for colonoscopy screening patients
From the Dr. Rachel Issaka and Dr. Scott D. Ramsey Labs, Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Program, Cancer Consortium.

Smoking and molecular subtypes of colorectal cancer
From the Peters Group, Division of Public Health Sciences

Tip Sheet: Massive unmet needs in COVID-19 treatment, osteoporosis drugs for breast cancer, new bladder cancer target — and AIDS at 40
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news

Colon cancer risk and senescence-associated colon microenvironment
From the Grady Lab, Clinical Research Division

Study unveils 40 new mutations linked to colorectal cancer
Q&A: Dr. Riki Peters on what this large genome-wide association study means for patients and the public

A roadmap for precision colorectal cancer screening
New study combines environmental, lifestyle and genetic information to create a more nuanced risk-prediction model

6 misconceptions about colorectal cancer
Get the facts and lower your risk

5 things you can do today to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer
Healthy prevention tips from a new data analysis of studies on 29 million adults: move your body, cancer-proof your plate

Aspirin and its cousins linked to longer survival after colorectal cancer
Large study of preventive drugs for colorectal cancer survivors finds link to decreased mortality — but only for those with certain tumor genetics