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
Colon Cancer
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
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
New Screening Test May Find Aggressive Colon Cancer Earlier
An easily detected genetic marker could help identify aggressive colon cancer in early stages, telling doctors that these patients need ... Read More
Location, Location, Location: Why Travel Time Is Critical To Follow-Up Chemotherapy
The farther they have to travel, the less likely cancer patients are to receive follow-up chemotherapy after surgery, a new study ... Read More
A Colon Cancer Test That Doesn’t Require A Tube ‘Down There’? Yes, Please!
Screening for colorectal (colon) cancer can be a bit, ahem, invasive, but early detection makes this form of cancer the most preventable of ... Read More
Switching To This Type Of Diet May Cut Risk Of Colon Cancer
When a group of black Americans switched their diet from a typical American one to that of South Africans, certain risk factors for colon ... Read More