More Posts About: colon cancer prevention

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For the past 15 years, the U.S. has dedicated the month of March to raising awareness and educating the public about colorectal (colon) cancer. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that is both highly preventable and highly treatable – when discovered early. A great number of fatalities from the disease could be prevented […]
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For nonsmokers, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is the third leading cause of death for both men and women, and each year in the U.S. 140,000 new cases of colon cancer are expected. These numbers may seem grim, but colon cancer can be detected early; and when it is, more […]
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March is colon cancer awareness month in the U.S. and this is an excellent time to really expand on the knowledge that most people may or may not currently have about colon cancer. Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon and rectum. It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in […]
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The Centers for Disease Control stated in a recent report that about 23 million people between the ages of 50 and 75 have not had a colonoscopy screening. This number is alarming because colon cancer is easily preventable, provided symptoms of the disease are discovered early.  Groups like the American Cancer Society and the American […]
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Colorectal cancer is preventable in most cases. Here are some dietary and lifestyle changes which can significantly lower your risk for colon cancer.