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For Best Colon Cancer Screening, Know Your Options
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 6 hours ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
Colon cancer screening options run the gamut in terms of accuracy, scientific evidence for effectiveness, amount of the colon examined, the need for sedation, and more. New research shows that having a full understanding of all of the aspects of each type of colon cancer screening method can help pe... (original story)
Funny Name, Serious Goals for Colon Cancer Awareness
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 5 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Raising awareness of this disease is so vitally important. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet nearly 50,000 Americans lose their lives to colon cancer every year in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the ... (original story)
Prevent Cancer Foundation Promotes Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 5 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
In honor of March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is kicking off a tour of their Cancer Super Colon educational program. This innovative program uses a large model of the colon to raise awareness of colon cancer and educate people about colon health. People can lite... (original story)
Metabolic Syndrome is Connected to Cancer Risk
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
Up to 25% of Americans have metabolic syndrome, yet many people don't even know what it is. Metabolic syndrome is defined by the presence of several heart disease and diabetes risk factors. Features of metabolic syndrome include: High blood pressure High triglycerides (fat in the blood) Low HDL (go... (original story)
Unhealthy? Not Me!
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
Results of a recent survey on our attitudes about our health and the health of others show a major disconnect between belief and reality. This might seem like an amusing side note. Unfortunately, the consequences can be deadly serious. This is especially true for colon cancer. The survey of more tha... (original story)
Better Test for Cancer Recurrence
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have developed a new way to test for cancer recurrence using a blood test. To do this, researchers focused on large chunks of DNA that are rearranged in cancer cells. DNA is the genetic material, or instruction manual, found in nearly every cell of the body. Part of DNA i... (original story)
I Hate Roller Coasters
Posted from Colon Cancer Sucks Ass 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
So we made it through Christmas and New Years. Several days before Christmas I told Christine's dad that nothing about Christmas would be the same. Little did I know how true that would be. We knew it was going to be hard without Christine. She loved everything about Christmas especially being w... (original story)
Cancer Survivors Speak Up About Treatment Toxicities
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
One of the most distressing parts of cancer treatment are the side effects. Health experts and cancer doctors refer to these as treatment toxicities. Treatment toxicities can include short-term problems, such as nausea and constipation. They also include longer-term problems, such as nerve damage. N... (original story)
In Memoriam
Posted from LIFE IS GOOD 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
Just wanted to say a few words about someone special who passed away on March 1,2010 after a long and brave battle against a recurrence with pancreatic cancer.He was someone special and someone I was proud of.I remember when I was first diagnosed with colon cancer his wife told him to make it a poin... (original story)
Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Back in the News
Posted from About.com Colon Cancer 8 days ago
Cancer Research : Colon Cancer
The news on vitamin D and colon cancer keeps coming. I've studied nutrition and health extensively. And it's pretty darn rare that you'll here me say, "Everybody needs X, Y, or Z dietary supplement." For the most part, a healthy diet, a healthy body weight, regular exercise, and avoidance of tobacco... (original story)
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