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Newly Diagnosed with Colon Cancer
Created:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
A diagnosis of colon cancer can tilt your world on its axis. Regain control by learning more about your disease, the treatment options and setting goals following the diagnosis. -
Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer
Created:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Genetic testing for colon cancer may identify people who are at an increased risk for developing the disease. Positive genetic testing results may encourage early screening exams and enhanced vigil... -
Top 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Colon Cancer
Created:
Friday, March 23, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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
Created:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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 inc... -
Constipation
Created:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Constipation is a very uncomfortable symptom, not a diagnosis. Learn about the causes, treatments, and when to speak to your doctor about constipation. Although diarrhea is more common, constipatio... -
Radiation Therapy for Colon Cancer
Created:
Monday, March 05, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for colon cancer and commonly delivered as an adjuvant therapy (complements another treatment, such as surgery). Special high-dose x-ray beams are used t... -
Can I Inherit Colon Cancer?
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Although you cannot inherit colon cancer, you can inherit specific gene mutations that greatly increase your risk for the disease. Learn more about these familial gene mutations, genetic testing, a... -
Overview of Colon Cancer Surgery
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bowel surgery is the foremost treatment option for colon cancer. Learn about the types of surgeries, risks and procedures used to treat this disease. -
Coping with the Fear of Colon Cancer Recurrence
Created:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Fear is a normal emotion following a battle with colon cancer. Coping with the fear of recurrence is not an easy task. Learn how to use this fear to your advantage with lifestyle, diet and activity... -
How to Find a Colon Surgeon
Created:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
If you elect to have bowel surgery for colon cancer, your treatment success will be placed squarely in the hands of your surgeon. Do your research and learn how to find the right colon surgeon for ... -
Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer
Created:
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A detailed description of chemotherapy for colon cancer. Learn more about the types of chemotherapy, how it is administered, the side effects and what to expect during your treatment cycles. -
What is a Colon Biopsy?
Created:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The definitive test for colon cancer is a colon biopsy. Learn how this exam is performed, why your doctor ordered it, and what will happen during your procedure. -
Colon Cancer Recurrence
Created:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Survivors of colon cancer face the chance of a recurrence. Learn about the statistics, symptoms and treatment of colon cancer recurrence. -
Meet Your Medical Team
Created:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The caregivers you meet during your colon cancer diagnosis and treatment compose your medical care team. These medical professionals will help teach you about colon cancer diagnosis, treatment and ... -
Gas, Bloating and Colon Cancer
Created:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The signs and symptoms of colon cancer are a collection of vague gastrointestinal symptoms, which can include gas and bloating. Pay attention to your gastrointestinal distress signals – this ... -
Colon Polyps
Created:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A colon polyp is an abnormal growth in the lining of your colon. There are many different types of polyps, but only 10 percent of them will grow into colon cancer. Learn more about the types of pol... -
Supporting Your Fight Against Colon Cancer
Created:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A diagnosis of colon cancer can be frightening. This comprehensive list of support, advocacy, education and research organizations will help you start to learn more about colon cancer including scr... -
Colon Cancer and Smoking
Created:
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Smoking may increase your life-long risk of developing colon cancer. Learn how smoking impacts your colon cancer risk and treatment options. Quitting is not easy, but it can improve your colon's he... -
Virtual Colonoscopy
Created:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The virtual colonoscopy is a screening exam used to detect colon cancer. Learn more about this minimally invasive, fast test that detects colon cancer. -
Colon Cancer and Thin Stools
Created:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bowel habit changes, such as thin or ribbon-like stools, may be a symptom of advanced colon cancer. Learn more about the causes of this symptom and how to recognize and report bowel habit changes. -
What Is the Colon?
Created:
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Take the first step to keep your colon healthy by learning more about its basic anatomy, layers and functions. -
Advice About Bright Red Blood in Stool
Created:
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Blood in the stool is not normal. Read more to learn about the causes and diagnosis of rectal bleeding. -
Staging Colorectal Cancer
Created:
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Learn what happens from the biopsy of your colon cancer through the staging process. -
Proper Colonoscopy Preparation
Created:
Friday, December 09, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The colonoscopy bowel prep may be the most dreaded part of this vital screening exam. Learn how to mitigate the discomfort, what the prep entails and breeze through your bowel prep. -
Top Myths About Colon Cancer
Created:
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Debunk the many myths about colon cancer by separating fact from fiction. -
Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Created:
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Learn about the symptoms related to colon cancer, including bowel habit or appetite changes, nausea, bloody stools and abdominal pain. -
How Not to Dread a Colonoscopy
Created:
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Know what to expect and how to prepare for your upcoming colonoscopy. -
Cancer Diet - What Type of Cancer Diet Should I Eat During Cancer Treatment
Created:
Monday, August 17, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The best cancer diet to follow if you are in cancer treatment is one that will help you meet your nutrition needs and address symptoms and side effects of treatment, such as nausea, poor appetite, ... -
Diarrhea - Should You Be Worried About Diarrhea
Created:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Diarrhea can be a symptom of colon cancer, so if you regularly experience diarrhea with no apparent cause, talk to your doctor right away. -
Bowel Movement Changes - Bowel Movement Changes a Symptom of Colon Cancer
Created:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bowel movement changes can be one of the symptoms of colon cancer, so don't ignore them if they last for more than a few weeks. -
How to Cleanse Your Colon Safely
Created:
Friday, July 17, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The right foods will safely cleanse your colon, so you can skip the potentially harmful herbal and colonic irrigation colon cleanses. -
Friend With Cancer- Helping a Family Member or Friend With Cancer
Created:
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A friend with cancer is someone who needs your support. Learn how you can support a friend or loved one with colon cancer and how to avoid the pitfalls that can add more stress to an already stress...