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The Stitch

Colorectal cancer prevention: what you need to know

March 12, 2025 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Dr. Atif Iqbal,  Dr. Punam Amin,  Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil

Baylor Medicine experts share what patients need to know about colorectal cancer prevention like regular screenings, lifestyle changes and more.

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Dr. Amin Parikh in clinic showing a female patient a model of the human colon.
The Stitch

Colonoscopies: the gold standard for screening

March 20, 2024 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  colorectal surgery,  Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin, Baylor Medicine colorectal surgeon, wants patients to understand that screenings are key to detecting colon cancer.

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From The Labs

Finding a food-cancer connection: How what you eat might affect your cancer risk

January 23, 2024 Colon Cancer,  diet and cancer risk,  early onset colon cancer,  epigenetics,  folate,  folate food fortification,  gene p16,  Research

This study reveals a mechanism by which the environment, diet in this case, can influence cancer risk.

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The Stitch

6 tips to prevent colon cancer

March 22, 2023 Colon Cancer,  colorectal surgery,  surgical oncology

Dr. Punam Parikh Amin suggests lifestyle changes and risk-reducing strategies which could prevent colon cancer.

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The Stitch

New study shows highly processed foods increase risk for colon cancer

September 7, 2022 Colon Cancer,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

A study published month showed eating highly processed foods like hot dogs, soda and french fries lead to a greater risk of colon cancer.

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The Stitch

Screenings are the key to preventing colorectal cancer

April 7, 2022 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Division of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil shares insights about colorectal cancer symptoms, treatments and the life-saving importance of screening.

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From The Labs

A comprehensive view of colon cancer opens new avenues for research

April 25, 2019 Colon Cancer,  proteogenomics,  Research

Analyzing both the entire set of genes and all the proteins produced by colon cancer tissues from patient samples has revealed a more comprehensive view

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colonpolyps
Momentum

Colon polyps: Detection is key to preventing cancer

March 11, 2016 Cancer,  Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Dr. Waqar Qureshi,  Healthcare,  Nicole Blanton,  Nutrition and Wellness

According to the Centers for Disease Control, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. If you’re aged 50 and

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Momentum

Three ways to improve gut health

November 3, 2015 Cancer,  Colon Cancer,  Dr. Waqar Qureshi,  fodmap,  Gastroenterology,  Healthcare,  heartburn,  Houston,  Obesity

With incidence of heartburn and obesity increasing in the United States, gastrointestinal problems are becoming more common. Dr. Waqar Qureshi, professor of medicine – gastroenterology

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Momentum

Care for all helps drive Baylor cancer programs

August 21, 2015 Breast Cancer,  Cancer,  cervical cancer,  Colon Cancer,  Community,  Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center,  Dr. Kent Osborne,  Harris County,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center,  professionalism

At the recent Baylor College of Medicine Class of 2019 White Coat Ceremony, Dr. Kent Osborne, director of Baylor’s Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, an

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Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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