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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

Older man and younger man talking over coffee at a cafe
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

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Person lifting up their sweater, showing ostomy bag in mirror's reflection
December 6, 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

Baked salmon with a salad on the side plated on an individual clay platter.
October 10, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

What To Eat To Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Get lots of fiber, cut back on red meat and limit your alcohol intake

Black bean quinoa burger
August 10, 2023/Recipes

Recipe: Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burger

A tasty, healthier, high-fiber burger option

colon cleanse
February 13, 2023/Digestive

Why You Should Avoid Colon Cleansing

It’s not an enema or bowel prep, and can harm proper colon function

Illustration of toilet paper and blood drop
October 12, 2022/Digestive

What To Do if You Have Rectal Bleeding (With or Without Pain)

Some symptoms you can treat at home, but others require a visit to the doctor

colon polyps size and shape

How Colon Polyp Size, Shape and Growth Pattern Affect Cancer Risk

Not all polyps turn into cancer, but they should all be removed

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