Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However,
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Colorectal Cancer
A steady supply of sugar is good news for colorectal cancer
The current thought is that sugar is harmful to our health mainly because consuming too much can lead to obesity.
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Be aware of colorectal cancer risk, no matter your age
If you are under 40, chances are you may not be thinking about colorectal cancer. However, a recent study by
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Friend and foe: Histamine mediates allergies and can fight colorectal cancer
Previous studies have shown that histamine is not only involved in allergic disease, it also may have a potential antitumor
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Bacteria living in your gut may help diagnose colorectal cancer
Those millions of bacteria living in your gut may someday be your allies in early detection of colorectal cancer, the second-leading
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Thriving, not just surviving: Why defeating cancer inspired me to help others
On June 7, 2012, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Life as I knew it changed forever. The irony was
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How strength, courage and support helped me defeat colorectal cancer
As I walk down the halls of Baylor College of Medicine, it’s hard to believe it has been 11 years
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Colon polyps: Detection is key to preventing cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
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Simple steps to prevent colon cancer
March is set aside every year to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death
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Cancer prevention takes center stage in upcoming play
The curtain rises to colorectal cancer prevention with Baylor College of Medicine’s NCI-designated Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center’s production of
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