Colorectal cancer screening and early detection are key to effective treatment

More aggressive screening and advanced treatment options have reduced mortality rates associated with colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women in the United States. You can help by sharing this article, getting involved, and raising awareness about the benefits of colon screening. Screening is recommended […]

The importance of colorectal cancer screening: how early detection can save lives

The ranks of colorectal cancer are as follows: 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Colorectal cancer is called the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms, and is often undiagnosed until it progresses to later stages, making it difficult to treat. However, if colorectal cancer is detected early, it is often […]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March 2024) – District Health Department 10

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2024 important facts by Colorectal Cancer Alliance: Screening is the most important way to prevent or detect this disease early when it is most treatable. If detected early, the survival rate for colorectal cancer is 90%. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. However, it […]

Why this colorectal surgeon takes a daily fiber supplement. | Novant Health

Dr. Wii Sun He spends his workday talking about topics that most people actively avoid. As a colorectal surgeon, he talks about and treats “toilet problems.” He treats diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, colon cancer, and rectal cancer. He is trained to use his da Vinci robot in surgeries, but we spoke […]

Blood tests may help guide colorectal cancer treatment

February 28, 2024written by Sharon Reynolds By looking for bits of DNA that have leaked into the bloodstream from tumors, or circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), doctors may be able to identify which colorectal cancer patients need chemotherapy after surgery. Credit: Adapted from Wikimedia Commons/Racheljunewong. CC BY-SA 4.0. Many people receive chemotherapy directly after surgery for […]

TTUHSC Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Partners with Kendra Scott for Friday Event

Get FIT to Stay Fit, a colorectal cancer screening program at Texas Tech University Physicians and Surgeons, a medical facility at Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) in Amarillo, will benefit from a Kendra Scott shopping event this week become. Kendra Scott at Westgate Mall will be hosting a shopping event on Friday, March […]

Tumor-associated bacteria may provide clues to early-onset colorectal cancer

February 23, 2024 2 minute read Add topics to email alerts Receive an email when a new article is posted Enter your email address to receive emails when new articles are posted. . ” data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe Your request could not be processed. Please try again later. If you continue to experience […]

Colon Cancer Care | Colorectal Cancer Treatment

It is not uncommon to receive a second opinion during cancer treatment. At MaineHealth, we understand how important it is to have confidence in your colon cancer care approach and treatment. We want to make every effort to ensure that patients, and in many cases healthcare providers, get a second opinion whenever they want one. […]