Tag: ColonCancer
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]