12 Myths About Colon Cancer
Feb-24-2007
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and the No. 1 cause of cancer death among non-smokers. More than 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, and 52,000 will die from the disease.It doesn't have to be that way."Most colorectal cancers are predictable by early diagnosis and screening. [click link for full article]
Improved Stool-Based Test Could Boost Colon Cancer Screening
Feb-20-2007
Title: Improved Stool-Based Test Could Boost Colon Cancer Screening
Category: Health News
Created: 2/21/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/21/2007
Category: Health News
Created: 2/21/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/21/2007
Colon cancers missed more often in office setting
Feb-23-2007
NEW YORK - The rate of new or missed colorectal cancers in patients undergoing colonoscopy is influenced by where the screening procedure takes place and by who performs the exam, Canadian ...
Memorial Ski Race To Honor Cancer Victim
Feb-17-2007
Welch, Minn. Organizers are putting the finishing touches on a memorial ski event to be held in honor of a colon cancer victim who worked in television and news services.
Dietary synbiotics reduce colon cancer risk factors
Feb-12-2007
Several colorectal cancer biomarkers can be altered favorably by synbiotic intervention, finds this month's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Finding the Best Chemo
Feb-02-2007
Lung cancer kills more people each year than breast, ovarian, prostate and colon cancer combined. If you develop it, you have just a 15-percent chance of surviving.