More Posts About: colon cancer screening

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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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FightColorectalCancer.org is hosting a webinar in partnership with Colon Cancer Alliance to present the latest information regarding colorectal cancer. The webinar is for patients, caregivers, survivors and advocates to learn about colorectal cancer. The webinar will discuss the following: 2013 colorectal cancer discoveries Updates on FDA-approved medications [...]
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Many people with colon cancer have no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. This is why colon cancer screening, also known as a colonoscopy, is so important. When symptoms appear, this may signal a more advanced case of colon cancer. What are the signs and symptoms of colon cancer? Persistent abdominal discomfort or […]