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Family History Key In Watching For Colon Cancer
By The Colon Cancer Alliance Did your grandparents have colon cancer? Have any of your relatives ever had polyps? Knowing the answers to questions like these could tell you if you are at an increased...
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Get The Facts About Colorectal Cancer
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Colorectal cancer – cancer of the colon and rectum – is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and...
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Colorectal Cancer: Myths And Misconceptions
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Some say ignorance is bliss, but experience tends to prove otherwise. Make sure you’re informed about the truths and misconceptions concerning...
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons This article explains the importance of testing for symptoms that may reveal a disease or condition that could lead to colon or rectal cancer....
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Lowering Your Risk For Colorectal Cancer
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Avoiding alcohol, regular exercise, and sticking to a healthy diet are just a few of the ways you can reduce your chances of developing colorectal...
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Patients Share Their Colorectal Screening Stories
By The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Visiting the doctor can be a scary time for some, even when all that’s expected is a routine check-up. So imagine the kinds of worries some may have...
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Colorectal Cancer Rates By State
By The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention In the following maps, the U.S. states are divided into groups based on the rates at which people developed or died from colorectal cancer in 2007,...
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Common Questions About Colorectal Cancer
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons What is colorectal cancer? What’s a polyp? What causes the deadly disease? Here are some answers to the questions you may have about colorectal...
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The Colon: What It Is And Why It’s Important
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons What exactly is the colon and what is its function? Read this article to learn the answers to these questions, and more. What is the Colon? The...
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Colorectal Cancer Survivor: ‘Timing Is Everything’
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Three years ago, 61-year-old Sharon Tschider from Bismarck, North Dakota, noticed she had bleeding with her bowel movements. Married and the...
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Football Star Says His Mission Is To Save Lives
By The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons No one expects to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, especially a former professional football player who takes pride in staying in good...
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Awareness Key To The Colon Cancer Fight
By Andrew Spiegel Colon Cancer Alliance One of the keys to eradicating colon cancer is awareness. Being aware of risk factors, symptoms, family history and screening options will not only help in...
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Knocking Out The Side Effects Of Colorectal Cancer Treatment
By Laura D. Porter, MD Colon Cancer Alliance Patient Advocate Medical Consultant In January 2003, I was 42 and completing my first year of my pediatric residency. My life was extremely busy; I was...
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Never Tested for Colon Cancer? What’s Your Excuse?
The following content is provided by the American Cancer Society. ______________________________ By Durado Brooks, MD, MPH Embarrassing! Painful! Disgusting!! These are some of the words that come to...
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Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives, But Many People Still Don’t Get Screened
The following content is provided by the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA). ______________________________ By Andrew Spiegel, Esquire Chief Executive Officer, Colon Cancer Alliance One in three people 50...
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Colorectal Cancer Surgery-Follow Up Evaluation
The following content is provided by The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. ______________________________ Why should there be a postoperative follow-up program? Surgery is the most...
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Five Myths About Colorectal Cancer
The following content is provided by the American Cancer Society. ______________________________ In many cases, colorectal cancer can be prevented. Still, it’s one of the 5 most common cancers in men...
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Time To Talk About Colon Cancer
The following content is provided by the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA). ______________________________ By Andrew Spiegel, Esquire Chief Executive Officer, Colon Cancer Alliance When is the last time you...
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Laparoscopic Surgery – What Is It?
The following content is provided by The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. ______________________________ What is laparoscopic surgery? Laparoscopic or “minimally invasive” surgery is a...
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Check Out The CBS HealthWatch Colorectal Webcast
Watch Dr. Travis Stork from The Doctors and a panel of renowned medical experts discuss colorectal cancer and digestive health.
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