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    Preventing GI Disorders in Adults and the Elderly Infographic

    Tags: ColonCancer, DiverticularDisease, Nutrition

    Two digestive disorders that increase in risk as we age are diverticular disease and colon cancer. Did you know that there are lifestyle changes that may […]

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    Preventing GI Disorders in Adults and the Elderly

    Tags: ColonCancer, DiverticularDisease, Nutrition

    Ageing. Most of us dread it and do everything we can to delay it. Many of us shudder at the idea of ageing, so much so […]

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    FAQs

    Tags: ColonCancer

    Am I going to die if I am diagnosed with colon cancer? Survival is closely linked with the stage of the disease at the time of […]

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    Tests and Treatment

    Tags: ColonCancer

    While each province/territory has its own screening recommendations, common screening tests include: Stool Tests Fecal occult blood test (FOBT): You collect samples from three separate bowel […]

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    Signs and Symptoms of colon cancer

    Tags: ColonCancer

    Most colon cancer is detected through routine screening, though you need a doctor to make an official diagnosis. The signs and symptoms of colon cancer listed […]

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    Statistics

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    Some statistics on colon cancer: Colorectal cancer is the 2nd most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, after lung cancer. It accounts for a projected 26,800 new […]

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    Living Positively

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    Most colon cancers arise from polyps. These are small growths within the colon that usually do not cause any symptoms. The good news is, preventing colon […]

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    What is Colon Cancer?

    Tags: ColonCancer

    Colon cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the wall of the large intestine (colon) – the part of your digestive system that […]

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