Tag: colon cancer

Colonscopy exam showing light inside colon
March 15, 2024/Digestive

How Safe Are Colonoscopies?

They might not be fun, but colonoscopies are low-risk, high-reward procedures

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Here’s Why Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Increase Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Chronic inflammation from flare-ups can damage the lining of your intestinal wall, making your colon more vulnerable to cancer

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Colorectal Cancer Screenings: Endoscopy vs. Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy

Colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies are types of endoscopies, procedures that look at the health of your large intestine

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Colon Cancer in Young Adults: An Alarming Trend

A steady increase in cases in those younger than 50 started decades ago

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Physician examines oversized colon with giant magnifying glass, with report in foreground
March 1, 2024/Digestive

Colon Cancer Screenings: When To Start

If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45

Doctor holding a model of a colon with patient
February 29, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

How Long Does It Take Colon Cancer To Grow?

It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment

At-home stool test sample and report generated
February 28, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is an At-Home Colon Cancer Test Worth Trying?

At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard

Tired cancer patient reading at night
February 27, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

The Link Between Insomnia and Cancer Treatment

Medications, tubing and stress can steal away the ZZZs you need

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February 21, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?

Knowing your family history and getting a genetic test can help detect colorectal cancer earlier

Person lifting up their sweater, showing ostomy bag in mirror's reflection
December 5, 2023/Digestive

Adjusting to Life With an Ostomy Bag: What To Expect

It can be hard to get used to the bags, but the freedom they provide is worth the challenge

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