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PET Scans
PET scans are frequently used to diagnose organ-specific diseases, such as problems in the heart or brain, and to find cancer (metastasis or recurrence) at the cellular level. Learn more about this non-invasive test and find out what to expect on test day.
Dealing with Chemotherapy Side Effects
Chemotherapy is not a selective treatment – it works by killing cells that rapidly grow and divide throughout your body, which include healthy and cancerous cells. Unlike the cancer cells, the normal cells will regenerate. Learn how to anticipate and mitigate common side effects such as mouth sores, tingling in the hands and feet, memory problems, loss of appetite and infections.
Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects
Radiation therapy is used to shrink tumors, reduce pain and stop cancer growth. Radiation therapy employs high doses of radiation, either internally or externally, to kill cancer cells, but healthy cells are also damaged. Learn what symptoms to watch for and how to increase your comfort during therapy.
Palliative Treatment Considerations
Palliative treatment, also known as symptom management or comfort care, is focused on subduing uncomfortable symptoms from a chronic or terminal disease, such as cancer. Learn about the types of treatment options including pain management, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
Colon Surgery Diets
You may be exposed to many different diets before and after your bowel surgery. These diets allow your digestive tract to heal while providing adequate nutrition. Learn more about the clear liquid diet, soft digestive diet, and how they can help alleviate surgical pain, gas and bloating.
Colostomy Basics
Whether permanent or temporary, a colostomy is going to change the way you do things. An ostomy is an artificial opening that is surgically made in your body. People have colostomies to create a new way for waste to exit the body, or to allow the remaining colon to rest and heal.
Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
Colon cancer screening tests can save lives by finding polyps early, before they can turn cancerous. Learn about the recommended guidelines to learn when you should begin your colon cancer screening.
Top 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Colon Cancer
While your body fights the internal battle against cancer, stop doing these 10 things to help facilitate healing. Your mental and physical health can impact your survival with this disease.
Your Lifestyle and Colon Cancer
There are just as many controllable risk factors as there are uncontrollable when it comes to colon cancer. Learn how to decrease your personal risk and change the lifestyle factors that may be increasing your chances of developing this disease.
What Happens the Day Before my Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn what to expect on the day before your colon cancer screening exam.
How Do I Prepare For a Colonoscopy?
Preparing for colonoscopy exams doesn't have to be a scary experience. With proper preparation, you can know you're getting the most accurate colonoscopy examination possible.
What Steps Do I Take Two Days Before Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn how to prepare and what to expect two days before your colon cancer screening exam.
What Happens During the Week Before my Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for colon cancer screening during the week before your scheduled examination.
What Happens on the Day of my Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn what to expect on the day of your colon cancer screening examination.
Should You Eat More Vegetables to Prevent Cancer?
A new study questions "eat more vegetables" advice. Do fruits and vegetables prevent cancer? Should you eat more vegetables?
Is There a Relationship Between Vitamin D and Colon Cancer?
There is a relationship between vitamin D and colon cancer. By understanding more about vitamin D, you can take steps to reduce your colon cancer risk.
How Should I Eat After a Colostomy?
Following a few simple diet tips will help you eat well and get the nutrition you need after colostomy surgery.
How Should I Eat After a Colectomy Surgery?
If you've had colectomy surgery, these tips will help you eat well and keep symptoms and side effects from the surgery to a minimum.
Colon Cancer Screening is Not Embarrassing
Many people feel that colon cancer screening will be embarrassing, but there's nothing embarrassing about taking care of your health.
What You Need to Know Before You Colon Cleanse
A colon cleanse might sound like a good idea, but be sure to read the fine print before you sign up for this unproven and potentially harmful procedure.
What is Lynch Syndrome or Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)?
Lynch syndrome, also called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of colon and other cancers.
What is Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome is a genetic condition which can increase the risk of colon and other cancers.
What is Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)?
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a genetic condition that increases risk of colon and other cancers, but the right medical care and a comprehensive cancer screening plan can manage the risk associated with FAP.
What Happens During Colon Cancer Surgery?
Colon cancer surgery can involve removing part or all of your colon, depending on the extent of your disease and how far the cancer has penetrated through the wall of your colon.
Cancer Support Groups Are A Great Way to Get the Support You Need
Cancer support groups can be an invaluable resource for people who are coping with cancer. Use our resource list to find the online cancer support group that is right for you.