When your colonoscopy reveals that you have diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, or both
In most cases, you won’t know they’re there. But if things change, home remedies often help. Image: © ttsz, JFalcetti/Thinkstock You received good news after …
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While screening colonoscopy is considered the “gold standard” for colon cancer prevention, there are other options that may be available for people at average risk. …
Blog: Cancer prevention starts with healthy living
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world with 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in 2012, according to the World Cancer Research …
Should men get annual physicals?
Preventive care could be the key to good long-term health, yet research shows that men aren’t seeing their doctors as often as they should. For …
Colon cancer diagnosis for healthy musician was a change in tune
Michael Buckwalter, a freelance horn player, had always been healthy. So, he didn’t worry too much about skipping primary care services like physicals and colonoscopies …
3 reasons to get a colonoscopy
The numbers are scary. For those who are diagnosed with a late stage of colon cancer, the five-year survival rate is 12 percent, according to …
How garlic can contribute to colon cancer prevention
Want to reduce your risk for colon cancer? Consider heaping on the garlic at mealtime. The American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) recently released a …