Results for "Colorectal Cancer"

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Colorectal Cancer: Lifesaving Info Young Adults Should Know
You might not think too much about colorectal cancer if you haven’t celebrated your 45th birthday yet. That’s the recommended age for starting screening...
April 21
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What Are My Alternatives to Colonoscopy to Screen for Colon Cancer?
Getting screened for colorectal cancer is crucial—colon cancer usually grows slowly and is often treatable when caught early. Colonoscopy is the leading...
November 29
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Tips for Making Your Colonoscopy Prep Smooth (and Bearable)
When it comes to preventing colon and rectal cancers, there is no question that a colonoscopy is the best colorectal cancer screening tool. However, many...
March 24
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Liquid Biopsy May Change the Way We Treat Cancer
Blood tests have long told us a lot about what’s going on in our bodies—from whether we have certain conditions like diabetes to whether our organs, like...
January 27
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Understanding Common Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
Cancer has a way of making you feel completely unique and completely anonymous at the same time. On one hand, the disease doesn’t need to know your name...
October 27
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Chemotherapy: What to Expect for Your First Treatment
We’ve watched friends and loved ones go through it. We’ve seen it referenced in movies and television. We’ve walked, run and worn colors to support it....
October 24
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Get Screened: Blacks and African Americans at Greater Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Many of us are still mourning the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, who lost his battle with colon cancer in August 2020, at age 43. His untimely death has...
September 12
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Is It Time To Talk To Your Doctor About Colorectal Cancer?
What do Audrey Hepburn, Ronald Reagan and Sharon Osbourne all have in common? All have fought a battle with colorectal cancer. To increase awareness of...
April 11