Flatulence Myths
The average person farts at least 13 times per day. Passing gas does not signify cancer or a disease process. It is a normal human function. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - January 6, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Red Blood Cells
Definition of red blood cells. Colon Cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - December 31, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
5 Things Not to Say to a Colon Cancer Patient
The awkwardness, indecision, and insert-foot-in-mouth problem is a common ailment for friends and family of people who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. You may not know what to say – that's normal. Learn how to avoid the five biggest faux paus when speaking to a cancer patient. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - December 25, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What’s the Prevalence of Colon Cancer...
Survivors of colon cancer face the chance of a recurrence. Learn about the statistics, symptoms and treatment of colon cancer recurrence. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - December 20, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
When You Shouldn't Ignore this Common Digestive...
Diarrhea can be a symptom of colon cancer, so if you regularly experience diarrhea with no apparent cause, talk to your doctor right away. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - December 14, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Are Fiber Supplements as Effective as the Real...
If you are taking daily fiber supplements to improve your health and wellness consider the fact that they might not be as healthy as eating the real, whole foods. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - December 12, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Survival Statistics for Colorectal Cancer
What's the survival rate for colorectal cancer in the U.S. and other countries? How do survival rates vary by cancer stage? What's the survival rate for colorectal lymphoma? Get these statistics and others. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 28, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
My Dad has Melanoma of the Colon
My dad recently had a polyp removed from his colon and the lab said it's melanoma. We've spoken with five doctors in our area and it has them all stumped. Your article is the first thing I have been able to find concerning it. I want more information.... (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 21, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Asbestos Exposure and Colon Cancer
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)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 17, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Stomach Pain and Colon Cancer
Although chronic stomach pains are not typically a result of colon cancer, there are many treatable causes that should be investigated by your primary care doctor. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - November 12, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Avoid a Delayed Colon Cancer Diagnosis
The next best thing to colon cancer prevention is early diagnosis. The average survival rate for someone who receives a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis is much greater than for someone who receives a stage 4 diagnosis. We're accustomed to human error on the part of patients, but it's important to remember that doctors are human, too. These tips will help you avoid a delayed colon cancer diagnosis. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 20, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Treatment for Chemo Brain
It's an ugly term, but chemo brain is a very real phenomena. Following chemotherapy for colon cancer make sure to talk to your doctor if you are suffering memory loss or confusion. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Why More People are Refusing Chemotherapy
Refusing chemotherapy is every adults option. However, take some time to think through this choice and decide if you are basing it on fear-based hype or medical fact. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Seeing Pills in Your Stool
Seeing whole medications in your stool can be disconcerting, but there is likely a rational explanation for this phenomena. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 6, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Stage 2 Colon Cancer
Stage 2 colon cancer used to be called Duke's B colon cancer. Stage 2 tumors are divided into two groups: one that's less advanced and one that's more advanced. The less advanced one is called stage 2A (or Duke's B1) and the more advanced is stage 2B (or Duke's B2). (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 25, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
