MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Colon Cancer' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:41:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666841&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandrecurrence%2Ff%2FWhat-Are-The-Top-Ten-Colon-Cancer-Risk-Factors.htm Many of the top nine colon cancer risk factors are things you can change. Take the steps needed for better health and eliminate many of your colon cancer risk factors, too. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666841 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5666841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659468&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fthebasics%2Fig%2FColon-Anatomy--Cross-Section-.--20%2Findex.htm The colon is about six feet long and is the part of the body's digestive system that moves waste material from the small intestine to the rectum. The colon is comprised of four distinct layers: the mucosa, the submucosa, the muscularis externa (two thick bands of muscle), and the serosa. Learn more about each in this colon anatomy gallery. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659468 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5659468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659467&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ffamilygenesandrisk%2Fa%2FPolyps.htm 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 polyps, the risk for colon cancer and how they are treated. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659467 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5659467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666842&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F02%2F06%2Ftop-five-ways-to-get-colon-cancer.htm No, I didn't get the headline backwards. Many of us are aware of ways to decrease our colon cancer risk factors. However, sometimes we learn better when things are reframed for us. I extrapolated the absolute worst things you can do for your colon here. Don't take this organ for granted - it may get diseased if you don't care for it....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666842 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5666842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647250&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fscreening%2Fa%2FVirtual-Colonoscopy.htm The virtual colonoscopy is a screening exam used to detect colon cancer. Learn more about this minimally invasive, fast test that detects colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647250 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5647250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647251&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F30%2Fcolostomy-blues.htm One method used to treat colon cancer is surgery, which may entail a colon resection with a colostomy. Image © A.D.A.M. Following your surgery, an ostomy nurse, also referred to as an enterostomal therapy nurse (ET nurse), will come to you in the hospital and walk you through stoma care. Before you leave, you will gain the technical proficiency to empty, change and irrigate your colostomy - but that is not where the healing ends. After arriving home, you may face feelings of discouragement, isolation and even frustration according to the dietary restrictions or have special considerations?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647251 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5647251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628203&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F24%2Fasanas-for-your-colon.htm Well before Valium or Angry Birds, our ancestors probably used basic breathing (remember when your mom told you to count to 10?) to mitigate their stress levels. Yoga is the marriage of healthful breaths and poses, known as asanas, used to harmonize your mind, body and spirit while decreasing stress and promoting a relaxed state....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628203 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619787&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F21%2Fstart-a-discussion-how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-colon-cancer.htm Image © Christy Thompson/Dreamstime Even when we are healthy, going to visit the doctor can be an overwhelming experience. Have you ever left the office with more questions -- or worse yet -- without getting answers to any of the ones you had? If so, you are not alone. Write down your questions or concerns and bring the list to your next doctor's appointment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619787 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5619787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597059&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancerbasics%2Fa%2FColon-Cancer-And-Thin-Stools.htm 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. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597059 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608321&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F17%2Ffive-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-colon-cancer.htm Image © Maram/Dreamstime The American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee released the revised 2012 guidelines for nutrition and physical activity to decrease the risk of cancer. The ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608321 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5608321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581160&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fnutritionanddiet%2Fa%2Fdiarrheadiet.htm Diarrhea can be a side effect of some cancer treatments, but with the right diarrhea diet, you can keep this symptom under control and feel better soon. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581160 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581159&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancerbasics%2Fa%2FStaging-Colorectal-Cancer.htm Learn what happens from the biopsy of your colon cancer through the staging process. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581159 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581158&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancerbasics%2Fa%2FWhat-Is-The-Colon.htm Take the first step to keep your colon healthy by learning more about its basic anatomy, layers and functions. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581158 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597060&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F13%2Ffree-colorectal-cancer-resources.htm Image © Dmitriy Shironosov/Dreamstime That's right, I said free as in no charge, gratis, on the house, and complimentary colorectal cancer resources. There are so many mediums for colorectal cancer advocacy, support and education that it would be a shame to not highlight some of them for you....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597060 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581161&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F10%2Fcolon-cancer-and-influenza.htm Image © Vicente Barcelo Varona/Dreamstime The majority of corner clinics and drugstores stopped promoting influenza (flu) vaccines at the conclusion of 2011, but the season is just now gearing up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's FluView....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581161 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5559623&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fscreening%2Fa%2FProper-Colonoscopy-Preparation.htm 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. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5559623 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5559623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572022&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2012%2F01%2F05%2Fcolon-cancer-awareness-may-save-lives.htm Image © Maksim Shmeljov/Dreamstime Get out your sneakers and clean undies if you live in South Florida - this Saturday heralds the first Undy 5000 of the New Year - a 5K event created by the Colon Cancer Alliance to support colon cancer awareness. Whether you want to walk, run or just enjoy watching the entertainment, it's a nice way to spend a Saturday supporting your favorite cause....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572022 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5572022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544270&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ffamilygenesandrisk%2Fa%2FAdvice-About-Bright-Red-Blood-In-Stool.htm Blood in the stool is not normal. Read more to learn about the causes and diagnosis of rectal bleeding. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544270 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5544270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552163&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F29%2Fdecreasing-your-risk-of-colon-cancer-in-2012.htm Image © CaranicaNicolae/Dreamstime Here's what we don't know: why some healthy people get colon cancer. We do know that there are ways to reduce our personal risk, if only we would implement them. A few lifestyle and diet changes may decrease your risk of colon cancer and improve your health and well-being in 2012....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552163 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5552163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5537507&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcancerresearch%2Fa%2F02052004.htm Do you like high-glycemic foods like candy, potatoes, and white bread? Apparently, so does colorectal cancer. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found a clear and straightforward association between high-glycemic foods and colorectal cancer.
 (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5537507 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5537507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5544271&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F26%2Fpros-and-cons-of-virtual-colonoscopy.htm Image © Kodym/Dreamstime Virtual colonoscopy - it sounds like a not-so-fun video game found in sale bins after the holidays. A virtual colonoscopy, officially referred to as a computed tomographic colonography (CTC), is a screening exam used to detect colon cancer. This advanced CT scan makes a high-resolution three-dimensional image of the inside of your colon using radiography instead of a colonoscope. The CTC is generally considered to be more comfortable, cost effective, and faster than the traditional colonoscopy....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5544271 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5544271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524236&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancertreatment%2Fa%2FAdvanced-Cancer-Treatment-Options.htm Advanced cancer treatment offers many options. Deciding what advanced cancer treatment is right for you will help you cope with stage 4 colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524236 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524235&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fnutritionanddiet%2Ftp%2FPass-On-The-Gravy.htm Learn about the life changes you can make this season that will reduce your risk of colon cancer and improve your quality of life. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524235 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5537508&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F22%2Fwhen-to-start-colon-cancer-screening.htm Image © Sebastian Kaulitzki/Dreamstime The majority of Americans will drive at 16, vote at 18, drink at 21, and start paying attention to his or her colon by the age of 50. In truth, the age to begin your colon screening is not cut and dry, and in some cases it may be unadvisable to wait until your fifth decade to start getting screened for colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5537508 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5537508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524237&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2Fconsidering-a-clinical-trial.htm Image © Nonmim/Dreamstime There are currently 460 active clinical trials for colon cancer available through the National Cancer Institute. Because of these clinical trials and their participants, new treatments, prevention modalities, screening and diagnostic tests will become available for colon cancer in the future....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524237 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504448&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ffaqsandmyths%2Fa%2FTop-Myths-About-Colon-Cancer.htm Debunk the many myths about colon cancer by separating fact from fiction. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504448 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515189&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F16%2Fsay-yes-to-fiber.htm Image © Maram/Dreamstime Over four decades ago, researchers found a correlation between a high fiber diet and a reduced incidence of colon cancer. It all seemed so clear: eat more fiber and reduce your risk of colon cancer. Since then, scientists have studied the topic forwards and backwards, resulting in a mixed bag of conclusions....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515189 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5515189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486526&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fscreening%2Fa%2FHow-Not-To-Dread-A-Colonoscopy.htm Know what to expect and how to prepare for your upcoming colonoscopy. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486526 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5486526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486525&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancerbasics%2Fa%2FDiagnosis-Of-Colon-Cancer.htm Information for individuals and loved ones facing the diagnosis, staging and treatment of colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486525 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5486525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486524&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancertreatment%2Fa%2FTreatment-Of-Colon-Cancer.htm Learn more about how colon cancer is treated including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and target therapies. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486524 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5486524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494738&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F12%2Fyou-dont-always-have-to-smile.htm Image © Brett Critchley/Dreamstime 'Tis the season to be ... lonely? Apprehensive? Tired? If you are fighting colon cancer, the holidays can drain your energy reserves. Don't wait until the last minute to reach out for support. You are not an island -- you do not have to stand alone like one....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494738 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5494738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476256&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancerbasics%2Fa%2FWhat-Is-Colon-Cancer.htm Understanding the signs and symptoms of colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476256 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5476256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476255&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoloncancerbasics%2Fa%2FSymptoms-Of-Colon-Cancer.htm Learn about the symptoms related to colon cancer, including bowel habit or appetite changes, nausea, bloody stools and abdominal pain. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476255 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5476255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486527&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F08%2Fstool-testing-what-it-says-about-your-colon.htm Image © Vincent Giordano/Dreamstime What goes in, must come out - and those bowel movements may have a lot to say about your colon health. Learn more about stool tests and how to prepare for yours....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486527 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5486527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468538&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F01%2Fgenes-current-and-future-applications-in-colon-cancer-research.htm Image © Sashoalusevski/Dreamstime Your genes (DNA not denim jeans) provide the blueprint for your physical body, blood type and even your potential to develop or have a recurrence of cancer. The field of genomics is visibly prominent in upcoming clinical trials and studies, using genetic markers to determine your colon cancer risk and the best treatment option for you. According to the 2011 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, genomic science is advancing cancer research in these focus areas: Your susceptibility to colon cancer The potential for recurrence of colon cancer Engineering therapeutic agents to attack mutated DNA Increasing the reliability of gene testing to monitor cancer growth and reduction using only blood samples What? No more PET scans? We are ... About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468538 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:06:54 +0100 5468538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476257&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F05%2Felevated-blood-sugar-levels-linked-to-colorectal-cancer.htm Photo © AlexRaths/Dreamstime It's no secret that obesity has been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer. Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York concluded a 12 year study that may help define why obesity is a risk factor. The study found that women with sustained high blood sugar levels were almost twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer as the women who had lower blood sugar levels....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476257 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5476257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468537&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F12%2F01%2Fcalifornia-leads-in-colon-cancer.htm Image © ImageryMajestic/Dreamstime The 2011 results are in and California once again leads the nation in new cases of colon cancer over the last 365 days. In itself, this is not surprising as California is also the most densely populated state in the nation. What is surprising, however, is the silent increase of new colon cancer cases found in our young adults....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468537 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5468537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407375&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcancerresearch%2Fa%2F12142006.htm When there's a colonoscope threading through your colon, requesting that it stay there longer would be crazy, right? Not according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers found that doctors who took the most time during a colonoscopy found more polyps than doctors who performed a colonoscopy the quickest. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407375 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335282&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Ffalsepositive.htm Definition of false positive. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335282 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5335282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304147&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmacrophages.htm Definition of macrophages. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304147 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5304147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273375&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Ffalsenegative.htm Definition of false negative. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273375 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260276&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmonocytes.htm Definition of monocytes. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260276 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5260276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103760&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossaries%2Fg%2FiFOBT.htm The iFOBT is a type of fecal occult blood test. iFOBTs are a newer and more sensitive option for detecting hidden blood in stool. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103760 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078702&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fnutritionanddiet%2Fa%2Fhotdogscancer.htm Do hot dogs cause colon cancer? Get the facts so you can make smart choices for better health. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078702 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5078702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4946439&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fjournalarticles1%2Fa%2F2005Abstract78.htm Cancer research - journal article. Depressive Symptoms and Prospective Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Women. October 2005. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4946439 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4946439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4705347&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fbasophils.htm Definition of basophils. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4705347 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4705347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4606679&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fhematocrit.htm Definition of hematocrit. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4606679 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4606679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4578454&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcancerresearch%2Fa%2F03222007.htm Yay! More pressure to lose weight! If your body size is bigger than you'd like it to be, you've probably already thought about ways to trim down and reasons to do it. Well, here's one more. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4578454 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4578454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566916&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fcausesofcancer%2Fa%2FColon_Cancer_2.htm Interested in what causes colon cancer? Here you'll learn about fifteen things that either cause colon cancer or contribute to its development. Research has shown that alcohol, red meat, smoking, and genetics all cause colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566916 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4566916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561541&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F07%2Fcomparison-of-treatments-for-advanced-cancer.htm Advanced, or metastatic colon cancer, is cancer that has spread beyond the colon to other areas of the body. Colon cancer experts are constantly testing new treatment options to determine the best way to manage the disease. A recent study compared two induction chemotherapy treatments to determine which provided the best results for patients....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561541 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:59:03 +0100 4561541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561540&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F08%2Ftiming-of-treatment-after-surgery.htm One treatment option for people with colon cancer is surgery, followed by chemotherapy. This combination can be effective at managing, and in many cases completely curing, colon cancer. How soon after surgery is the optimal time to start chemotherapy?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561540 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4561540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4555060&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F06%2Fthe-importance-of-caring-for-the-mind.htm "Modern medicine has focused so intently on fighting disease that it has overlooked a natural ally in the battle--the patient's personal mental management of the stresses associated with cancer." Thus begins a very important commentary in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4555060 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:14:33 +0100 4555060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4555059&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F07%2Fuse-bevacizumab-with-caution.htm Bevacizumab (Avastin) is one of the newer, targeted therapies that have been added to the list of colon cancer treatment options in recent years. Bevacizumab works by inhibiting the growth of blood vessels around a tumor....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4555059 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4555059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4550206&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F04%2Fapril-11th-cancer-survivor-series.htm Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss this free teleconference series on Cancer Survivorship: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer. Whether you are in treatment, in recovery, or living with cancer, this resource is for you. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the day of diagnosis forward, is a survivor....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4550206 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4550206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545491&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F03%2Fct-scan-vs-pet-scan-which-is-better.htm One of the most important parts of colon cancer care is follow up to make sure your disease doesn't return. Nobody should have to get the news that colon cancer has returned, but the best chance of successfully treating colon cancer recurrence is catching it as early as possible....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545491 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4545491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4541321&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Fgenetic-test-may-help-with-treatment-decisions.htm Personalized medicine is all the buzz these days. The idea is that by taking into account a person's unique genetic make-up, the best medications can be prescribed. The goal is to pick the treatment that offers the most benefit, with the least amount of risk....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4541321 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4541321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532836&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fscreening%2Ff%2FWhat-Are-Current-Colon-Cancer-Screening-Guidelines.htm Only 1 of 5 doctors use current colon cancer screening guidelines. Make sure you know which colon cancer screening guidelines apply to you and when, so you can safeguard your own health. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532836 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4532836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536564&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Fcolon-cancer-awareness-month-blog-blitz.htm It's March, which means it's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There's no better time to get people thinking about what they can do to help conquer colon cancer. It's the time to get people on board with colon cancer screening . It's the time to help people get a handle on all of the things we can do to lower our own risk of colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536564 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4536564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522776&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F25%2Freminder-march-3rd-free-colon-cancer-teleconference.htm An excellent organization called CancerCare offers free teleconferences on a wide variety of cancer-related topics. Don't miss their upcoming conference on Colorectal Cancer. Go directly to the CancerCare website to sign up to participate:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522776 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4522776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4518170&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F24%2Fways-to-treat-colon-obstruction-due-to-colon-cancer.htm If you have advanced colon cancer, you may not be receiving treatment that is intended to cure your disease. But this doesn't mean you aren't being treated at all. Many people live months, and even years, with advanced colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4518170 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4518170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4513274&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F23%2Fto-prevent-colon-cancer-dont-skimp-on-sleep.htm Not getting enough sleep can contribute to a host of serious health problems, including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. We can now add an increased risk of colon cancer to the list of things connected to chronic lack of sleep....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4513274 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4513274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4502607&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F20%2Fsniffing-out-colon-cancer.htm Colon cancer screening and detection is vitally important. When detected early, colon cancer is nearly always curable. Unfortunately, by the time a person has symptoms of colon cancer and seeks medical help, the cancer often has spread beyond the colon, making cure much more difficult to achieve....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4502607 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:13:32 +0100 4502607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4502606&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F21%2Ffree-teleconference-on-treating-chemotherapy-nausea.htm CancerCare is an organization that offers free resources to people affected by cancer. The group is sponsoring an upcoming teleconference on how to manage chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. This conference features Mark Kris, MD, an oncology expert from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, plus other oncology specialists including a pharmacologist, a social worker, and a dietitian. These experts will describe the team approach that can be used to best manage nausea and vomiting that may occur during cancer treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4502606 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4502606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473472&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F13%2Fnew-ways-for-treating-liver-metastases.htm Advanced colon cancer used to be considered incurable. Many people believed that if colon cancer had spread from the colon to the liver, for example, it was a death sentence. Fortunately, this is not always the case....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473472 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4465223&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F11%2Fthis-just-in-colonoscopy-works.htm You've heard it like a broken record, which is what I sometimes feel like when I talk about this subject. By "this subject," I'm referring to the importance of regular colon cancer screening to prevent colon cancer and to prevent deaths due to colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4465223 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4465223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460756&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fnix-inflammation-to-lower-colon-cancer-risk.htm I recently wrote about the connection between obesity, inflammation, and survival after colon cancer. Researchers discovered that it wasn't obesity itself that caused a problem. It was the inflammation in the body that obesity causes (measured by a substance in blood called CRP), that seemed to raise risk of colon cancer recurrence....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460756 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4460756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4446602&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F07%2Fwhats-the-best-way-to-treat-metastatic-colon-cancer.htm When I blog about articles by colon cancer physicians, I try to summarize the key points followed by a link to the full article for people who are interested in further details. I aim to provide enough information so that you can read the blog and get the basics, without having to go to the original information source if you don't want to....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4446602 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4446602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4415336&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F30%2Fcancer-society-urges-better-communication-in-advanced-cancer.htm The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has issued a policy statement urging cancer doctors to communicate better with their advanced cancer patients. The statement is part of a comprehensive paper, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4415336 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4415336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4412158&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F28%2Femotional-toll-of-smoking-on-cancer-patients-and-caregivers.htm What happens if someone with cancer and his or her caregiver are on different pages when it comes to smoking? New research looked at people with cancer and their main caregivers to figure this out....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4412158 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4412158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400679&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F26%2Fobesity-c-reactive-protein-and-survival-after-colon-cancer.htm Many studies have linked obesity with colon cancer. Health experts note that being obese, or significantly overweight, increases the risk of colon cancer. And carrying extra pounds makes it more likely that colon cancer will return (recurrence) if you've already had it....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400679 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4400679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394903&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F24%2Fcure-possible-after-colon-cancer-spread-to-liver.htm Receiving news that you have colon cancer that has spread to your liver is something nobody should have to go through. And many people who get this news have a horror story of well meaning, but insensitive friends or family members who bring up the statistics about "nobody" surviving once they have metastatic cancer, which is cancer that has spread beyond the place where it started....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394903 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4394903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4383356&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F21%2Ffree-teleconference-on-colon-cancer-treatment.htm An excellent organization called CancerCare offers free teleconferences on a wide variety of cancer-related topics. An upcoming teleconference may be of interest to anyone affected by colorectal cancer. You can go directly to the CancerCare website to sign up to participate:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4383356 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4383356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4332129&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F10%2Fanemia-can-signal-colon-cancer.htm Iron deficiency anemia can be a problem for women of childbearing age and children. For women, blood losses that occur during menstruation can result in iron-deficiency anemia. Pregnancy and breast feeding can further deplete iron in women....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4332129 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4332129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322917&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F07%2Fmetabolic-syndrome-increases-colon-cancer-risk.htm Metabolic syndrome is defined by the presence of certain chronic disease risk factors. This includes: high blood pressure high triglycerides (fat in the blood) low HDL ("good") cholesterol insulin resistance or high blood sugar central obesity (carrying excess weight around the belly and upper body). ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322917 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4322917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319212&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F06%2Fgot-polyps-get-calcium.htm The relationship between calcium and colon cancer has been considered for years. The results of these numerous studies have not been entirely consistent. Some studies show that taking calcium supplements can reduce colon cancer risk. Other studies don't show any protection from colon cancer with calcium....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319212 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4319212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305320&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F03%2Fexercise-may-be-best-new-years-resolution-for-beating-colon-cancer.htm Check out any gym in the first few weeks of the new year and you'll notice the place is packed. There's no doubt that "exercising more" is a popular new year's resolution. Unfortunately, by February or March, the ranks of gym users thin out considerably....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305320 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:33:39 +0100 4305320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314732&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F05%2Fnew-cancer-blood-test-looks-for-the-needle-in-the-haystack.htm It sounds like science fiction: Doctors scan a blood sample and detect a single cancer cell among the billions of normal cells. Fortunately, this scenario may become reality in the very near future....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314732 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4314732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305319&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F03%2Flosing-weight-is-good-resolution-if-you-want-to-lower-colon-cancer-risk.htm If lower colon cancer risk is something you want to make a reality in your life, you may want to jump on the new year's resolution band wagon. That's because losing weight may be the single most popular new year's resolution and maintaining a healthy body weight as we age is one of the best ways we can lower our colon cancer risk....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305319 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4305319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298992&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F30%2Fmore-money-goes-to-colon-cancer-research.htm It's always exciting to hear that more money is being put into colon cancer research. It's especially exciting for me to hear that a large grant has been given to The University of Michigan (UM) Comprehensive Cancer Center to study colon (and pancreatic) cancer. UM is my alma mater (graduate school) and I spent several years working at the UM Cancer Center....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298992 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4298992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295400&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F26%2Fradiation-first-for-rectal-cancer.htm New research presented at the 2010 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting highlights the benefits of pre-surgery radiation therapy for individuals newly diagnosed with stage II or III rectal cancer. Using radiation before surgery more than doubled the odds of being cancer-free after 10 years, according to a randomized study presented at ASTRO....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295400 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4295400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285664&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F23%2Fthe-happy-enough-holidays.htm It might seem like blasphemy to suggest that the holidays shouldn't be happy, but hear me out. What if by focusing on "happy" we're actually making ourselves sadder? Wake Forest University professor and author Eric Wilson thinks this may be exactly what happens to many of us this time of year....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285664 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4285664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4282085&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F22%2Fmake-it-happen-schedule-screening-sooner.htm New research on how to get more people to take advantage of colon cancer screening suggests the sooner you schedule your appointment after a reminder, the more likely you are to follow through. The authors of the study note that, "Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death, yet effective screening tests are often underused."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4282085 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4282085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275672&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F20%2Fpain-reliever-relieves-painful-chemotherapy-side-effect.htm Hand foot syndrome is referred to by several names including palmoplantar keratoderma, cutaneous toxicity, plantar palmar toxicity, and palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE). This side effect can be a serious problem for people with cancer who are being treated with capecitabine. Capecitabine is a medication that may be prescribed for treatment of colon cancer, so this toxic side effect is of special concern for colon cancer patients....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275672 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4275672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4267186&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F16%2Fbe-aware-of-serrated-polyps.htm If you've been told by your doctor that you have serrated polyps in your colon, you need to pay extra attention to your risk of colon cancer. Two news studies, just published in Gastroenterology, have shown a strong link between serrated polyps, a type of growth in the colon, and future risk of colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4267186 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4267186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4246274&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F09%2Fdaily-aspirin-reduces-cancer-deaths.htm A new study on aspirin and cancer risk confirms findings from previous research on this topic. Just this past October, a large, long-term study found that daily low-dose aspirin reduces risk of colon cancer by up to 64%....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4246274 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4246274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233945&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fnutritionanddiet%2Fa%2FvitDcoloncancer.htm 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. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233945 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238597&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F07%2Fare-doctors-clueless-about-colon-cancer-screening-guidelines.htm According to the latest survey, many of them are. Publishing in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers announced that only 20% of physicians follow all of the recommended guidelines for colon cancer screening....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238597 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4238597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233946&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F06%2Fdo-ct-scans-cause-cancer.htm Many types of imaging tests, such as x-rays and CT scans, expose us to radiation. Typically, the amount of radiation is small enough that it doesn't pose a measurable risk to health. When people have multiple scans, however, the radiation exposures can start to add up....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233946 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4220614&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F01%2Fnew-vitamin-d-recommendations-reignite-controversy.htm Despite the popularity of high dose vitamin D supplements, a 14-member Institute of Medicine (IOM) expert committee has concluded D supplements aren't warranted for most people. The new vitamin D guidelines, which were released Tuesday, have upped the ante around the vitamin D controversy....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4220614 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4220614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4208534&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F29%2Fgenetic-signature-can-be-used-to-guide-treatment.htm For people with stage II colon cancer, it's difficult for doctors to sort out who can benefit most from chemotherapy. With stage I disease, the tumor is smaller and has not spread beyond the inside of the colon. Many people with stage I disease can be treated with surgery alone....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4208534 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4208534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203729&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fnutritionanddiet%2Fa%2FDASHdietcancer.htm The DASH diet was developed for managing high blood pressure, but this diet is ideal for reducing colon cancer risk too. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203729 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4203729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203730&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F26%2Fnotable-colon-cancer-advances-2010.htm 2010 has brought several promising results in the fight against cancer. Among these advances is a better understanding of the genetic underpinnings of colon cancer and how best to treatment it....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203730 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4203730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4191486&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F22%2Fdash-diet-beats-colon-cancer-too-not-just-for-hypertension.htm The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), is a way of eating that was developed to help people with high blood pressure bring those numbers down to a healthier level....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4191486 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:48:39 +0100 4191486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197790&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F24%2Fgo-retro-for-best-colonoscopy.htm Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colon cancer screening and detection. It gives doctors a way to find pre-cancerous polyps, which are growths in the colon that can develop into cancer if not removed. But colonoscopy is not perfect. Some polyps are hard to see during colonoscopy and if they can't be seen, they can't be removed....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197790 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4197790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4191485&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F22%2Fmen-with-prostate-cancer-should-pay-special-attention-to-colon-cancer-risk.htm One of the worst things about getting any type of cancer is that it's not a "get out of jail free" card for other cancers. It is terribly unfair that this is the case, but it's true. Just because a person has had one type of cancer doesn't mean he or she doesn't need to pay attention to risk of other cancers. New research on men with prostate cancer highlights this concern in terms of colon cancer risk....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4191485 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4191485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187321&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fadditionalresources%2Fa%2Fonlinesupport.htm 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. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187321 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183895&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F18%2Fgreat-american-smokeout-for-you-too.htm Today is the 35th Annual Great American Smokeout. Most people think of lung cancer when they think of quitting smoking, but that's not the only disease of concern. There are the obvious smoking related diseases - head and neck cancer, heart disease, asthma, emphysema. Beyond these are a host of things we tend to forget are related to tobacco use. Add to this list colon cancer. Yep, that's right, smoking significantly increases the risk of colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183895 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4183895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4144704&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F08%2Fshould-you-supplement-with-antioxidants-to-prevent-colon-cancer.htm As with many things relating to dietary supplements, the answer is, "that depends." The latest study supports earlier findings on antioxidant supplements and colon cancer. And the results of this antioxidant research may surprise you....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4144704 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4144704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4120428&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fadditionalresources%2Fa%2Fgoodwebsite.htm Good cancer websites offer reputable, unbiased information that is supported by research and facts. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4120428 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4120428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122310&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F31%2Fan-aspirin-a-day-to-keep-colon-cancer-at-bay.htm Researchers in Europe have conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on aspirin and colon cancer risk to date. Their conclusion? A low-dose aspirin per day does reduce colon cancer risk measurably....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122310 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4122310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4120429&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F29%2Fbreaking-news-on-colon-cancer-screening-tests.htm Even when people know colon cancer screening saves lives, they often skip out on the procedure. Despite the fact that getting a colonoscopy is proven to reduce the risk of dying of colon cancer, many people just aren't willing to undergo the procedure....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4120429 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4120429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4100820&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Feosinophil.htm Definition of eosinophils. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4100820 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4100820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089425&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandrecurrence%2Fht%2FHow-Can-I-Reduce-My-High-C-Reactive-Protein-Levels.htm High C reactive protein levels in the blood signal excessive inflammation in the body. Learn the steps you can take to reduce inflammation, which in turn may lower colon cancer risk. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089425 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089424&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fscreening%2Ff%2FWhat-Is-C-Reactive-Protein.htm What is c reactive protein? Should you have your c reactive protein levels checked? Get the facts on c reactive protein so you can make smart decisions about your health. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089424 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089423&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fsurge2%2Fa%2FBoard_Certified.htm It's best if the person who operates on your colon is a board-certified colorectal surgeon rather than a general surgeon. Why? Because board-certified colorectal surgeons are able to focus on one specific area of the body. They spend their time learning about and gaining experience specifically in colorectal diseases. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089423 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109693&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fwalking-to-healthy-colon-cancer-survivorship.htm Getting motivated to improve health after a colon cancer diagnosis is a huge challenge. Getting to appointments, recovering from surgery, coping with fatigue from treatments, and dealing with the emotional aftermath of cancer is more than enough for anyone. Often, there's little left over for self-care....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109693 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4109693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075401&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fpreventionandrecurrence%2Ff%2FIs-It-Safe-To-Exercise-With-Cancer.htm Is it safe to exercise with cancer? People often wonder if they should begin or keep doing a program of physical activity after a cancer diagnosis. What type of exercise with cancer is safest? Get the facts on how to exercise safely with cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075401 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4078266&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F18%2Fcolon-cancer-screening-works-but-still-trust-your-gut.htm A new look at colon cancer screening confirms something that health experts have long suspected. Colon cancer screening, like all cancer screening, isn't perfect. The latest research shows that colonoscopy, the gold standard in colon cancer screening, may miss between 7% and 8% of colon cancers. This means that around 7-8% of the time, a person with an existing pre-cancerous polyp or colon cancer tumor will be told they don't have growths in the colon after their colonoscopy....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4078266 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4078266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4068140&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F15%2Fc-reactive-protein-and-colon-cancer-risk.htm If you don't know much about c reactive protein (CRP), it's a great time to learn. At the top of the learning agenda should be familiarizing yourself with the latest research, which shows a link between CRP and colon cancer risk....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4068140 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4068140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4041303&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fenvironment%2Fa%2FAsbestosAndCC.htm Some studies indicate that asbestos exposure increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. However, the evidence isn't clear enough to say that yes, asbestos expsoure definitely causes cancer of the colon and rectum. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4041303 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4041303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4056664&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F11%2Ffind-it-first-colon-cancer-campaign.htm Olympus, a manufacturer of high definition equipment for colon cancer screening, has just launched a new campaign to raise awareness of this life-saving test. The goal of the Find It First program is to encourage at-risk Americans to be screened for colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4056664 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4056664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4037483&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F06%2Fnew-drug-shows-colon-cancer-prevention-promise.htm A drug called sulindac has been used for many years as a way to prevent colon cancer. It's a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which means it's in the same category of drugs as ibuprofen and aspirin....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4037483 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4037483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4032517&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fflu-season-is-upon-us-again.htm It's flu season again. And this means it's time to talk to your doctor about what type of flu vaccination is best for you. For people who are in cancer treatment, certain types of flu vaccines, such as weakened, live virus vaccines, aren't the best choice....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4032517 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4032517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4028043&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F03%2Fcolon-cancer-screening-in-a-drop-of-blood.htm At the recent International Conference on Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development, researchers announced a new colon cancer screening test. What makes this test so exciting is that it may be able to detect early colon cancer with a blood test....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4028043 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4028043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4019198&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F30%2Fwomen-may-need-to-slim-down-to-trim-risk-of-colon-cancer-recurrence.htm People who carry extra fat, especially around the mid-section, have a higher risk for colon cancer. New research suggests this connection extends to risk of colon cancer recurrence for women. The Iowa Women's Health Study followed several thousand women for 20 years to look at the connection between obesity and colon cancer recurrence. After controlling for other factors that can affect colon cancer survival, such as age, smoking, and stage of colon cancer, the researchers found:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4019198 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4019198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3995084&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F23%2Fwhats-new-with-health-care-reform-and-the-affordable-care-act.htm The Affordable Care Act became law in March, but it's only now that major portions of the new law will be put into action. On September 23, six provisions go into effect. Several of them are very important for people affected by or concerned with colon cancer. The six portions of the bill that go into effect on September 23rd include:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3995084 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3995084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3989145&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F21%2Fhow-do-you-take-your-tea-green-or-black-its-all-good.htm Green tea has been touted as a "cancer-fighting" beverage for years. A recent study suggests green tea may lower cancer risk through it's ability to protect against DNA damage. Damage to DNA can lead to cancerous changes in the cells of our body and daily green tea drinking may reduce DNA damage by as much as 20%!...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3989145 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:47:56 +0100 3989145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3989144&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F22%2Fdying-at-home-may-be-best-preparing-for-the-worst.htm Facing a disease for which there may be no cure, such as advanced colon cancer, can be overwhelming. You'll be considering many issues, such as: When should you stop treatment? Do you want to continue treatment, even if you reach a point when your doctors say there's only a small chance it will help? When should you consider hospice care? Do you want home health care for end-of-life care? Are you more comfortable having you or your loved one's end-of-life care managed in a hospital setting? ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3989144 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3989144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3984271&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F21%2Fask-about-aspirin-for-colon-cancer-prevention-and-treatment.htm Aspirin isn't called the "miracle drug" for nothing. Beyond curing the occasional headache and other aches and pains, this medicine cabinet staple seems to keep colons healthy. A study published in August in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, found that regular use of aspirin significantly reduces colon cancer risk. When compared with non-aspirin users, people who regularly took aspirin within the previous year had a 20% decreased risk of developing adenomas, the type of growth that can develop into colon cancer....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3984271 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3984271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3977988&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Fhome-genetic-tests-buyer-beware.htm Home genetic tests are quickly becoming big business. But are these tests a good idea? Only if you know what you're getting. And only if you feel confident you can understand the results....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3977988 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3977988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970172&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FAdenoma.htm Definition of adenoma. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970172 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3977989&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F14%2Famericas-doctor-mehmet-oz-shares-personal-colon-cancer-story.htm Dr. Mehmet Oz, the doctor that Oprah Winfrey launched into fame on her show, is now sharing his own cancer story. He hopes his story can help save lives. From my perspective, what is so wonderful about the story is how it illustrates the benefits of regular colon cancer screening....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3977989 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:10:23 +0100 3977989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970173&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F15%2Fmore-good-coffee-news.htm Just two weeks ago, I wrote about a study which showed that drinking a lot of coffee does not increase colon cancer risk. I love my morning coffee and I know many of you do too. As far as colon cancer is concerned, you can enjoy that cup of joe guilt-free....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970173 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3966471&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F14%2Famericas-doctor-mehmet-oz-shares-personal-colon-cancer-story.htm Dr. Mehmet Oz, the doctor that Oprah Winfrey launched into fame on her show, is now sharing his own cancer story. He hopes his story can help save lives. From my perspective, what is so wonderful about the story is how it illustrates the benefits of regular colon cancer screening....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3966471 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3966471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3962833&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F13%2Fever-wonder-about-avemar-supplement-youre-not-alone.htm I've been asked about a dietary supplement called Avemar on numerous occasions. The main ingredient in Avemar is a fermented wheat germ extract, so it's a food-based supplement. As with all dietary supplements, you should never take these products without first discussing it with your medical team. Avemar has a good record of safety, but it may not be right for everyone....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3962833 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3962833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3939261&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F07%2Fsmoking-and-colon-cancer-beyond-the-lungs.htm Everyone knows that smoking is bad for the lungs. People who smoke have over 10 times the risk of lung cancer compared to never-smokers. This figure is so attention-grabbing that many people forget that smoking can increase risk of other cancers too....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3939261 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3939261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3930046&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Fgo-dark-at-night-for-lower-cancer-risk.htm I don't usually report on animal studies, because what happens in a lab animal often does not translate into what happens in humans. But every now and then, results from an animal study on cancer are worth sharing....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3930046 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3930046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3925398&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F02%2Fcoffee-and-colon-cancer-enjoy-your-cup-of-joe.htm Coffee is claimed to cause all manner of woes. From heart problems to cancer, it seems everyone has heard something negative about coffee. Should you be limiting how much coffee you drink?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3925398 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3925398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3916511&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F30%2Fmelanoma-research-may-help-colon-cancer-patients.htm Research on treating metastatic (advanced) melanoma points to an approach that may help colon cancer patients too. A new targeted therapy called PLX4032, also referred to as RG7204, has caused tumors to shrink in 80% of the 81 patients enrolled in two phases of the melanoma study. These results have been published in a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3916511 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:28:37 +0100 3916511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921867&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fpersonality-traits-and-cancer-risk.htm Researchers have published a large study that proves something I've suspected for a long time: Personality has nothing to do with a person's risk of cancer or cancer recurrence. Thank goodness we can put this theory to rest....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921867 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3921867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3916510&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F30%2Fwith-hnpcc-lynch-syndrome-colon-cancer-watch-for-endometrial-cancer-too.htm For anyone with Lynch syndrome, a comprehensive colon cancer screening plan is a must. By screening for colon cancer and receiving appropriate medical care for the condition, a person can greatly reduce his or her odds of dying of colon cancer. The cancers can be caught and removed early, when they are most treatable....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3916510 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3916510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913678&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F29%2Fcea-may-not-be-accurate-if-youre-overweight.htm Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein produced by some cancers, including colon cancer. If you have a cancer that makes CEA, blood levels of the protein can be measured to help guide your treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913678 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3913678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889777&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FCBC.htm Definition of Complete Blood Count. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889777 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3889777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890982&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F22%2Fyes-its-vitamin-d-again.htm Yet another study has confirmed something I've written about several times before: Getting enough vitamin D can significantly lower colon cancer risk. The researchers studied 1,386 people with and without colon cancer. They found that people with higher vitamin D blood levels had a 40% reduced risk of being diagnosed with colon cancer compared with people who had low blood levels of the vitamin...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890982 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3890982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3882532&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F19%2Fsurgery-for-colon-cancer-lung-metastasis.htm Many people believe that once colon cancer has spread to the lungs, a person has very little time left to live. The latest research on the topic tells a much different story....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3882532 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3882532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3878017&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F18%2Fwhich-surgery-is-best-for-you.htm If you've been diagnosed with colon cancer, you're likely planning your next steps and your care plan. One decision you may face is what type of surgery to have. Your doctor may be able to give you a choice between laparoscopic and open surgery....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3878017 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3878017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3828889&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fadditionalresources%2Fa%2FDealing-With-Stage-4-Colon-Cancer.htm Dealing with a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis is a challenge. If you've been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, you can take steps to help yourself handle this difficult news. Knowing how to take care of your needs will help you deal with stage 4 colon cancer. You can make good choices about what type of cancer care is best for you. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3828889 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3828889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3835012&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F08%2Fever-thought-about-a-clinical-trial.htm Have you considered participating in a clinical trial, but don't know where to start? It can be confusing. You probably have a lot of questions. What are clinical trials? What's the difference between a phase I, phase II, or phase III clinical trial? Which clinical trial might be right for you? How do you find out about clinical trials?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3835012 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3835012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3818072&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F04%2Fsitting-is-seriously-bad-for-health.htm What does sitting have to do with overall health? Plenty! Researchers followed more than 123,000 men and women for 14 years to study the effect of sitting during leisure time on risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and other causes. Leisure time is any time you aren't working, such as during the evenings or on weekends if you work a typical 9-5 job....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3818072 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3818072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3806636&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Ffaqsandmyths%2Fa%2Fnoscreening.htm Even if you don't have a family history of cancer, you need to take care of your health by getting the recommended screenings for colon and other cancers. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3806636 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3806636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3809810&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F02%2Fwith-alternative-cancer-therapies-do-ask-do-tell.htm A new article published in the medical journal Integrative Cancer Therapies tackles the topic of doctor-patient communication about complementary and alternative medicine. This includes things like dietary supplements, massage, acupuncture, meditation, and more. Sounds boring, right? It's definitely not....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3809810 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3809810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3765184&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F19%2Fmistletoe-may-be-a-gift-to-cancer-patients.htm Mistletoe is a holiday decoration most known for causing kissing among those standing beneath it. But this green plant with red berries may offer bigger gifts than a kiss to people affected by cancer. European mistletoe has been used in European cancer care for many years. In particular, mistletoe is used extensively in Germany to help manage symptoms and side effects in people in cancer treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3765184 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3765184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3759394&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F16%2Fgo-early-for-best-colon-cancer-screening.htm Getting a colonoscopy is one of the most important ways we can reduce our risk of colon cancer. This screening test allows doctors to detect and remove growths in the colon before they become cancerous....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3759394 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3759394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3738447&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Ftake-2-will-the-bp-gulf-oil-spill-cause-colon-cancer.htm A reader posted a comment in response to my blog about the BP gulf oil spill and colon cancer rates. The reader raised an excellent point. In fact, it's so important that I wanted to revisit the issue in my blog....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3738447 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3738447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3734702&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fshare-your-story-how-do-you-cope-with-follow-up-appointment-stress.htm Do you have anxiety and stress every time you have to go back to see your cancer doctor? We want to hear your story! How do you cope with the stress of follow up visits after you've finished cancer treatment? Please share your tips and ideas for coping with "follow-up medical appointment stress". (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3734702 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3734702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3727665&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fod%2Fadditionalresources%2Ff%2FCaregiver-Stress-FAQ.htm You can suffer stress symptoms if you're caring for someone with cancer. Stress symptoms can be serious enough that your own physical and mental health suffer. Recognizing the top 5 cancer caregiver stress symptoms is the first step to getting the support you need. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3727665 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3727665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3725148&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F05%2Fhigher-blood-vitamin-d-levels-better-survival-after-colon-cancer.htm By now you might be tired of the vitamin D topic. I've written about vitamin D on many occasions. I've touched on: How having optimal levels of vitamin D in the blood reduces risk of colon cancer. How a study out of Europe, which followed half a million people for more than a decade, also supports that vitamin D reduces colon cancer risk. How numerous health experts feel that recommended intake levels for vitamin D are set far too low to ensure good health for most people. How having higher vitamin D levels may be an important part of staying healthy after a diagnosis of colon cancer. And how up to 90% of people with a GI cancer, which includes colon cancer, are vitamin D deficient. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3725148 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:22:24 +0100 3725148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3727666&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F06%2Fcdc-confirms-more-colon-cancer-deaths-could-be-prevented.htm Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 32,000 deaths per year due to colon cancer could be prevented if everyone over the age of 50 were screened for the disease. Dr. Thomas Frieden, CDC Director, is pleased to see more adults getting recommended cancer screenings, but stated "We have more to do, especially when it comes to getting more people screened for colorectal cancer."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3727666 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3727666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3725147&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F05%2Fwill-the-bp-gulf-oil-spill-cause-excess-colon-cancer.htm A 2001 study found that men who work in the petrochemical industry may have nearly 3 times the odds of being diagnosed with colon cancer as compared to men not working in this industry. Does this mean that the Gulf oil spill is going to cause more people to be diagnosed with colon cancer than if the spill had never occurred?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3725147 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3725147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3703879&cid=s_38304_6_f&fid=38305&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloncancer.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F06%2F28%2Fabout-com-interview-with-secretary-sebelius.htm On June 22, 2010, About.com's Dr. Michael Bihari had the opportunity to sit down with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. He asked Secretary Sebelius questions from the About.com community (that's you!) about how the Health Care Affordability Act will impact Americans....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Colon Cancer) About.com Colon Cancer news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3703879 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:07:04 +0100 3703879