If you’re young — even if you’re only in your 20s — and you develop rectal bleeding, or noticed an unexpected or prolonged change in bowel habits, get it checked out. Here’s why.
Tag: colorectal cancer
The Best Diet to Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
Research has shown that what you eat can play a large role in your risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Under Age 50? 5 Tips to Help You Avoid Colon Cancer
Over the last 20-some years, colorectal cancer rates in people ages 20 to 49 have increased significantly. This uptick is expected to continue over the next two decades. What you can do to protect yourself.
The Scoop on Poop: 5 Facts You Need to Know
Signs of everything from diseases to stress may show up in your bathroom habits. The key is knowing what to look for — and what the signs may mean.
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What You Can Do to Catch Colon Cancer Early
Colon and rectal cancer are common — together, they’re the third most common cancer in the United States, and the second-leading cause of cancer death
Is Colon Cancer a Risk Only If It Runs in Your Family?
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2017 alone, 95,520 people will be newly diagnosed with colon cancer and 39,910 will be diagnosed with rectal cancer. Discover the truth about your risk of colorectal cancer from a colorectal surgeon.
How a New Colon Cancer Genetic Test Can Catch More Mutations
Genetic testing technology is always evolving, and one newer kind of test — that identifies inherited genetic mutations linked to increased risk for colon cancer — may find genetic changes previously missed by earlier methods.
If You Have No Symptoms, Do You Really Need a Colonoscopy?
You may think abdominal cramping or a change in bowel habits will warn you that colorectal cancer is developing. Discover the truth about how colorectal cancer develops from a hematologist/oncologist.
Why You Shouldn’t Assume You Are Too Young for Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer typically affects people later in life, but doctors are seeing a surprising trend toward younger patients, particularly younger baby boomers. A colorectal surgeon answers some key questions.
Have You Had the Exam That Stops Cancer Cold?
Don’t buy into the many myths about colonoscopy. Most people don’t even remember their exam once it’s done. And today’s preps are literally easier to swallow.