Colon Cancer: Prevention
Calcium, Vitamin D Offer Hope for Colon Cancer
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Colorectal cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
07/12/07, HealthwiseScreening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to
Colon Cancer Genetic Testing
06/14/06, HealthwiseColon cancer genetic testing is a blood test that can tell you whether you carry a rare changed, or mutated, gene that can cause colon cancer. Although most people who get colon cancer do not have one of these mutated genes, havin
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Trial Studies Children at Risk of Colon Cancer
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Chemoprevention Targets Colorectal Cancer
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Your Diet, Your Colon Cancer Risk
09/15/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityAccording to the CDC, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. The greatest mechanism for prevention is…
Colorectal cancer: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
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Colorectal Cancer - Prevention
12/01/06, HealthwiseFairly simple screening tests can prevent colorectal cancer. Screening tests look for a certain disease or condition before any symptoms appear. Regular screening is recommended after age 40 for people who have a high risk of colorecta
Diverticulitis - Surgery
08/31/06, HealthwiseSurgery for diverticulitis involves removing the diseased part of the colon. You may decide to have surgery for diverticulitis if you have:
Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Prevention
12/01/06, HealthwiseThere is no sure way to prevent colorectal cancer. After you have had it, your risk of having it again increases. When it comes back, it is called metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer. It often comes back after surgery, espec
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