Colon Cancer - Page 10

March 14, 2019

Pennsylvania mom mistakes colon cancer symptoms for hemorrhoids, shares 'shocking' story to warn others

A Pennsylvania mom says she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer not long after giving birth to her daughter.

February 28, 2019

Ohio mom diagnosed with colon cancer 6 months after giving birth

An Avon, Ohio woman says she was diagnosed with colon cancer just six months after she gave birth to her daughter.

September 5, 2018

Mom diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened early

A 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 30, 2018

Dying dad celebrates Christmas in July with family

A 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 11, 2018

5 surprising facts about colon cancer

Colon 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 1, 2018

Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50

New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50.

May 29, 2018

Retired NASCAR, Indycar driver John Andretti suffers cancer relapse

American racing star John Andretti has announced on Twitter that the cancer he’d hoped head beaten last year has returned and spread.

April 16, 2018

Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear

Treatment 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 26, 2018

Harry Connick Jr. talks colon cancer screening options

Now that the Broadway crooner has turned 50, he is raising awareness on a cancer whose timely screening is crucial, colon cancer.

November 21, 2017

Cancer survivors often living with PTSD

Cancer 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.