By THOC-Syndicated | March 16, 2022 | Colon Cancer | cancer, cancer awareness, cancer prevention, colorectal | Like | Leave a comment |
What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer?
Your risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as you get older, but getting regular physical activity and keeping a healthy weight may help lower your risk.
Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.
By THOC-Syndicated | March 14, 2022 | Colon Cancer | cancer, cancer prevention, colon cancer, colorectal cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
What is prevention?
Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer.
To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective factors.
By THOC-Syndicated | March 10, 2022 | Colon Cancer | cancer, colon, colorectal cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Colorectal Cancer
THCOPA Colorectal Cancer Specialty
Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. The benefits and risks of these screening methods vary. Discuss with your doctor which test is best for you.
Know Before You Go
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By THOC-Syndicated | March 7, 2022 | Colon Cancer | cancer, colon, colorectal cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?
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Abdominal pain, aches, or cramps may be symptoms of colorectal cancer. If you have any symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away.
Colorectal polyps (abnormal growths in the colon or rectum that can turn into cancer if not removed) and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms,
By THOC-Syndicated | March 2, 2022 | Colon Cancer | colon, colon cancer, colorectal, colorectal cancer, interal medicine | Like | Leave a comment |
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Sponsor: Prevent Cancer Foundation
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people age 50 and older.