CategoryColon Cancer
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Reducing Cancer Risk with Omega-3s and Aspirin
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent–and one of the most deadly–cancers in both the United States and the world today. It is estimated that over 140,000 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed in the US in the year 2019. These astounding...
+Read MorePosted on: 02/01/2019 | Colon Cancer -
Race, Cancer, and the Bacteria That Links Them Together
Today, there are many ways to discover your ancestry through your DNA. You can learn about your family history, discover unknown facts about family members, and explore the long-lost branches of your family tree. If you could determine which cells...
+Read MorePosted on: 01/25/2019 | Colon Cancer -
Surprising Links Between IBD and Colorectal Cancer
While all of the reasons are not yet known, researchers have recently found a link between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. This can mean several things for patients. Those with IBD should be screened and checked more...
+Read MorePosted on: 12/21/2018 | Colon Cancer, IBD -
Is There A Link In Your Family?
Colon cancer is now considered one of the deadliest cancers, and it affects people of all ages, genders, and ethnicity. Its mortality rate is so high because it is exceptionally tough to treat. By the time most patients begin to show symptoms, the...
+Read MorePosted on: 12/07/2018 | Colon Cancer -
The Frightening Rise of Colon Cancer in Younger Adults
Earlier in 2018, the American Cancer Society updated their colorectal cancer screening guidelines, in the wake of many adults younger than age 50 being diagnosed with the disease. Prior to May 2018, the recommended guideline for the first colon...
+Read MorePosted on: 10/01/2018 | Colon Cancer
