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Colon Cancer

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The Stitch 

6 tips to prevent colon cancer

March 22, 2023March 21, 2023Colon 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, 2022September 22, 2022Colon 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, 2022April 6, 2022Colon 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, 2019April 25, 2019Colon 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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Momentum 

Colon polyps: Detection is key to preventing cancer

March 11, 2016October 7, 2016Cancer, 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, 2015October 7, 2016Cancer, 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, 2015October 7, 2016Breast 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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Momentum 

Colon Cancer: Understanding the basics

March 2, 2015October 7, 2016Cancer, Colon Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, Men's Health, Women's Health

Cancer of the colon, also known as the large bowel, is a common – and lethal – disease. It is the second leading cause of

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Momentum 

Simple steps to prevent colon cancer

March 28, 2014March 1, 2018Andy Phifer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi

March is set aside every year to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death in America, according to the

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Momentum 

Saving lives 20 minutes at a time: Preventing colon cancer

March 27, 2013March 9, 2018Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Gastroenterology, Screenings

It is an uncomfortable topic for some, but it shouldn’t be. We are talking about colonoscopies. During this 20-minute procedure, precancerous growths can be identified

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From the Labs Image of the Month

From The Labs Image of the Month From the Labs: The Liver’s biliary tree

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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