September 5Mom diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened earlyA 32-year-old mother’s video message urging others to listen to their bodies and get their symptoms checked has gone viral after she shared that she was diagnosed with colon cancer just days prior.
July 30Dying dad celebrates Christmas in July with familyA Missouri family celebrated Christmas in July last week so that their dying father could spend his favorite holiday with his four children one last time.
July 115 surprising facts about colon cancerColon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among cancers that affect both men and women— some 93,090 new cases are expected in 2015 alone.
June 1Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50.
May 29Retired NASCAR, Indycar driver John Andretti suffers cancer relapseAmerican racing star John Andretti has announced on Twitter that the cancer he’d hoped head beaten last year has returned and spread.
April 16Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclearTreatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers often lack specifics or offer conflicting advice about when or how often to do certain tests, a review of recent recommendations finds.
March 26Harry Connick Jr. talks colon cancer screening optionsNow that the Broadway crooner has turned 50, he is raising awareness on a cancer whose timely screening is crucial, colon cancer.
5:21March 26Harry Connick Jr. raises awareness for colon cancerMulti-talented musician, actor and TV host Harry Connick Jr. had a big cancer scare in 2012 when his wife Jill was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, she is cancer free but credits routine screening with saving her life. Now that the Broadway crooner has turned 50, he’s raising awareness on another cancer where timely screening is crucial, colon cancer.
November 21Cancer survivors often living with PTSDCancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.
November 8Cutting back on alcohol can prevent cancers, experts claimA large organization of cancer doctors has issued a call to action to minimize alcohol consumption.
