Colon Cancer - Page 11

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.

November 8, 2017

Cutting back on alcohol can prevent cancers, experts claim

A large organization of cancer doctors has issued a call to action to minimize alcohol consumption.

September 25, 2017

Cancer patients lack access to fertility support

Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.

June 28, 2017

Student battling cancer gets help from teacher facing her own illness

When Sharon Gall-Dunn got wind that one of her students had cancer and needed a tutor, the second-grade teacher, who herself was on medical leave for cancer treatments, immediately volunteered to help.