Colorectal Cancer

Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know

What is a Colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure during which your large bowel (colon and rectum) is examined from the inside. Colonoscopies are usually used to evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or changes in bowel habits. They are also used to screen for colorectal cancer. What Do I Need to Do Before [...]

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Colorectal Cancer: Cut Your Cancer Risk

By following some basic practices, about half of the 48,000 deaths from colon cancer can be prevented. You may be able to cut your risks of colon cancer: – 75% – by taking a daily multiple vitamin and mineral that contains 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. Calcium supplements of 1200mg daily have also been [...]

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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms & Screening

Symptoms In its early stage, colorectal cancer usually produces no symptoms. The most likely warning signs include: Changes in bowel movements Having diarrhea or constipation Feeling that your bowel does not empty completely Finding blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool Finding your stools are narrower than usual Frequently having gas pains [...]

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Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors

No one knows the exact causes of colorectal cancer. Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops this disease and another does not. However, it is clear that colorectal cancer is not contagious. No one can catch this disease from another person. Research has shown that people with certain risk factors are more likely than [...]

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Exercise Boosts Colon Cancer Survival

Increasing Physical Activity After Treatment May Up Odds of Survival 50% By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Regular exercise may help colon cancer survivors beat their disease for good. New research suggests people who have been treated for colon cancer can reduce their risk of the cancer coming back, and improve their odds [...]

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