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Colon and Rectal Cancer
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Colon and Endometrial Cancer Survivor Speaks Out About Lynch Syndrome

Published on: February 12, 2021

Jill Chang says she always knew she might get cancer some day. It seemed to run in the family. But she never dreamed she’d be diagnosed with cancer at age 30.

Cancer in the Family Cancer in Young Adults Colon and Rectal Cancer Endometrial Cancer Genetics Ohio Stories of Hope Survivorship
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Do I Have Colorectal Cancer? Signs, Symptoms and Work-Up

Published on: February 8, 2021

The earlier colorectal cancer can be found, the more likely it can be successfully treated. Symptoms could be caused by other conditions, but they could also be signs of cancer.

Colon and Rectal Cancer Detection Living Well
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Colorectal Cancer Screening: What Are My Options?

Published on: February 5, 2021

Are you wary of colonoscopies? Don’t let that keep you from getting checked for colorectal cancer. There are several options for tests, and one of them might be right for you.

Colon and Rectal Cancer Detection Living Well Prevention Screening Guidelines
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Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Published on: February 5, 2021

Help lower your risk for getting colorectal cancer with our 6 tips for lifestyle changes you can start making right now.

Colon and Rectal Cancer Living Well Risk Factors

Colorectal Cancer Rates Higher in African Americans, Rising in Younger People

Published on: September 3, 2020

One disease that disproportionately affects the Black community is colorectal cancer. The rates of colorectal cancer are higher in Blacks than any racial/ethnic group in the US. African Americans are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups.

African-American - Black Colon and Rectal Cancer Risk Factors Screening Guidelines Young Adult

Rectal Cancer Survivor Plans to Give Back to Hope Lodge

Published on: March 11, 2019

Ken Wood is looking forward to the day he can return to the American Cancer Society’s Minneapolis Hope Lodge community as a volunteer instead of a guest. “I love that place; it’s like therapy in a way,” said Ken.

Colon and Rectal Cancer Minnesota Stories of Hope Survivorship
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Published on: March 5, 2019

Our bodies need vitamin D for healthy bones. And some studies suggest it may be linked with lower colorectal cancer risk. Find out how much vitamin D you need and how to get it safely.

Colon and Rectal Cancer Diet Nutrition Living Well Skin Cancer Sun Safety Tanning
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Study: Obesity Linked to Colorectal Cancer in Young Women

Published on: October 17, 2018

New research shows obesity may be contributing to increasing rates of colorectal cancer among younger Americans.

Body Weight Cancer in Young Adults Cancer Updates Colon and Rectal Cancer Risk Factors

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