Colon Cancer Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

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

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.

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.

A colorful collection of fruits, chopped and displayed on a table.

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.

A note book sitting on a table. A hand-written grocery list shows a need to purchase soda, hot dogs and salami. A pen rests next to the list.

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.

The words "colon cancer" spelled out in Scrabble tiles

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.

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

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

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