Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy ...
While situations like these can be scary, Whitfield says he hopes his story can help spread awareness to others.
Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and while screening has helped detect and prevent colon cancer from spreading, major advancements in treating colon cancer have ...
Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the option of using devices in a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. There is also a ...
Most people don’t get a T-shirt to commemorate their colonoscopy — but David Hungerford had an unusual, life-changing ...
Ms Munmun, a 43-year-old female from Durgapur, West Bengal, presented with abdominal distension. She had a history of unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy 25 years prior. She was diagnosed with ...
The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...
Detected early, colorectal cancer is treatable, with five-year survival rates of 90–95% for Stage I. Late stages complicate matters, says doctor ...
Simple dietary additions can reduce your risk of colon cancer. Dr Salhab shares a study which highlights the role of one particular snack in cancer prevention.
Plus, experts share strategies for minimizing your intake.
A new study from the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer-related deaths in people under 50.