Clinical Trials For Colorectal Cancer
(BlackDoctor.org) — Clinical trials to evaluate new ways to treat colorectal cancer are an appropriate option for many people with the disease. By participating in…
Colon Cancer
What Vitamins Do I Really Need?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Nowadays, it seems like everyone has a cabinet full of vitamins and minerals that are touted to “fix”, “repair” or “erase” something. We…
New Study Suggests The Role Of Race In Colon Cancer Screenings
(BlackDoctor.org) — Elderly black and Hispanic Americans are less likely than whites to get colorectal cancer screening, even though Medicare has expanded coverage for screening…
Colorectal Cancer: Why Is It Still Such A Threat?
(BlackDoctor.org) — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Despite declines in rates of new cases and deaths from colorectal cancer in the African American community,…
The Best Foods For The Best Colon Health
(BlackDoctor.org) — Colon health is a broad and complicated subject about which many weighty books have been written. In terms of cancer prevention and overall…
Blacks Less Likely To Get Follow-Up Colon Screenings
(BlackDoctor.org) — According to a new study, those with abnormalities at initial screenings often weren’t recommended to have a subsequent colonoscopy. Black Americans in particular,…
Tips For Colon Cancer Prevention
(BlackDoctor.org) — Screening for colon cancer is a very important prevention factor. Some colon cancers develop from benign polyps. Discovering these polyps early through a…
New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screening For Blacks
(BlackDoctor.org) — Cancer of the colon or rectum is the third most common type of cancer in African American men and the second most common…
Natural Remedies For Colon Cancer
(BlackDoctor.org) — This cancer is particularly common in Western societies. Studies show that diet and lifestyle changes may reduce your risk. According to research or…
High-Risk Blacks Less Likely To Get Colonoscopies
(BlackDoctor.org) — Even when there is a family history of colon cancer, blacks are much less likely to get colonoscopies than their white counterparts are,…
Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
(HealthDay News) — Here’s the latest word on whether a diet rich in fiber helps prevent cancer of the colon and rectum: Probably not. While…
African-Americans And Colon Cancer
New guidelines suggest that African-Americans need an earlier visit to the doctor to screen for colon cancer. The American College of Gastroenterology is now…
