I have said this before, but perhaps it bears repeating. Taking charge of your cancer is not just about what you do when you are diagnosed with it, but what you do to try to insure that you are not diagnosed with it. On a recent trip to my doctor for my annual physical, I pointed out to him that five years had passed since I had my first (and only) colonoscopy. He checked and sure enough I was right; …click here to read more

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the US. According to the American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates, there were over 108,000 cases of colon cancer and almost 41,000 cases of rectal cancer in 2009, causing almost 50,000 deaths.

Overall, the lifetime risk for developing colorectal cancer is about 5.3% or 1 in 19. Men are slightly more likely to have it …click here to read more

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Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, well-know surgeon and inventor of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, believed most health issues are due to a poorly functioning colon, hence his creation of a bran cereal to aid in colon function. There are many colon cancer treatments to revive an under-performing colon. This means you no longer have to rely solely on the conventional medical treatments that have serious side effects. …click here to read more

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Contrary to the popular misconception, colon cancer is a common ailment that affects both men and women. Indeed, it is seen as the third most common reason for cancer deaths in women. Hence, women should never underestimate their ability to develop cancerous enlargements on the inner walls of their colons. This terrible fallacy of it being a ‘man’s disease’ needs to be replaced with education on …click here to read more

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Colon cancer, also known as colonic or bowel cancer is quickly becoming a mass killer among us. It is the third most common cancer for both men and women and it is estimated that 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed this year in America. One of the biggest problems is early detection. There usually no symptoms associated with the early stages of colorectal cancer, making makes …click here to read more

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Vigilance is the key to maintaining good health, and if you are over the age of 50, or turn 50 this year, it’s important to consider an appointment for a colonoscopy. Obtaining a colon cancer screening when you enter the age of highest risk is essential in ensuring you maintain good health for years to come. Colon and colorectal cancer, when diagnosed in its earliest stages, can be treatable and …click here to read more

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Colon cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the colon and the formation of tumors from these cells. Despite the presence of polyps in the human large intestine, presentation of colon cancer symptoms at an early stage is very low. In some cases, it may not even manifest symptoms. Today, colon cancer is the second leading malignancy in the United States …click here to read more

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If you have not even took a look at why you are having diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, vomiting and headaches out of no where then you are in trouble. These symptoms don’t just happen for a reason, these are signs that there is something wrong inside you stomach and its not some small problem it is something serious. Yes it may be serious but it can all be avoided into being something much much …click here to read more

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Cancers that affect the digestive system can be especially difficult to manage because they can interfere with your ability to process your food and absorb the nutrients that you would need to help fight the disorder. One such gastrointestinal cancer is colorectal, which can actually be divided into colon and rectal cancers. Currently, doctors and researchers are trying to comprehend the link between …click here to read more

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I am sure you have heard of colon cancer, but do you know what it is and do you know what causes it? Colon cancer – also known as colorectal cancer – is the unrestrained expansion of cancer cells on the inner lining of the colon. Now if you forget what a colon is (which is normal, since we all aren’t medical students), it is simply the part of the large intestine that extracts moisture from one’s …click here to read more

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