"How Can I Help My Friend?"
Saturday March 29, 2008
From the Colon Cancer Forum:
I have a friend who was just diagnosed this past week. He thought he had a stomach ulcer because of pain, but the doctor said ... Read More
Flat Spots in the Colon Linked to Cancer
Wednesday March 26, 2008
American doctors tend to think that nonpolypoid lesions aren't as dangerous as polyps that spring from the lining of the colon, ripe for picking during a colonoscopy. However, a JAMA ... Read More
Any Advice for a Teen Whose Dad Has Colon Cancer?
Saturday March 22, 2008
From the Colon Cancer Forum:
I just found out my dad has stage 3 colon cancer. He will begin chemo soon. I am devastated since Dad is only 45 years ... Read More
"Cover Your Butt" Campaign
Wednesday March 19, 2008
The Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3) is sponsoring a phone blitz today to encourage lawmakers to pass three bills that would help provide colon cancer screening to every American. The plan ... Read More
What's a Comprehensive Cancer Center?
Wednesday March 12, 2008
A comprehensive cancer center is an institution that has been designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a center of excellence for cancer care and research. Institutions have to ... Read More
"My Mom Is Carrying 100 Pounds of Fluid"
Monday March 10, 2008
From the Colon Cancer Forum:
My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in September 2006. Chemo has destroyed her. She is carrying about 100 pounds of ... Read More
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday March 5, 2008
This March marks the ninth annual National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to focus on the prevention and early detection of colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Although talking to ... Read More
"Never Lose Hope!"
Monday March 3, 2008
From the Colon Cancer Forum:
I've been fighting this ugly monster for two years come the end of March. I went to see a surgical oncologist at Emory's Winship Cancer ... Read More