African Americans have the highest mortality rates from colorectal cancer of any ethnic group in the United States – 40 percent higher than ... Read More
Colon Cancer
Don’t ASSume: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March was dedicated National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month in the United States in February 2000 by President Clinton and has since ... Read More
Swizz Beatz Gets Colonoscopy Hoping To Inspire Other Men
We all know that it takes a lot to get most men to tell you that something is wrong with their health, let alone go to a hospital. Most men ... Read More
Foods That May Ward Off Colon Cancer
A new study links purple potatoes to a lower risk of colon cancer – in pigs. Although you may be thinking ‘wait, what?,’ there’s ... Read More
7 Colon Cancer Symptoms Every Woman Should Know
Shannon Sylvain remembers the exact moment she received the call from her doctor that would change her life forever. “My doctor asked if ... Read More
6 Steps To Cut Colon Cancer Cases In Half
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable. Research shows that ... Read More
Chicago Teen Leads Way To Colon Cancer Cure
#tbt #bhm #allstate #ad pic.twitter.com/Xzh5lD2x0F — Keven Stonewall (@thatkevenguy) February 9, 2017 While most of his peers were ... Read More
Dirty Dozen: 12 Cancers Linked To Smoking
About half of U.S. deaths caused by certain cancers -- including lung, colon and pancreatic tumors -- can be attributed to smoking, a new ... Read More
Is It Safe To Eat Before A Colonoscopy?
New research suggests that the grueling process of preparing for a colonoscopy may not have to be endured on an empty ... Read More
Colon Cancer Isn’t A Man’s Disease: What Every Woman Must Know
When most people think about cancer in women, breast and ovarian cancer are usually the first two that come to mind. Many are actually ... Read More
3 Types Of Colon Cancer Screening Tests
Colorectal (colon) cancer, which specifically affects the colon or rectum, is not only the second leading cause of cancer death ... Read More
Colon Cancer Rates Are Rising In People Under 50
Colon cancer rates are rising among men and women under 50, the age at which guidelines recommend screenings start, a new analysis ... Read More