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April 18, 2018

Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Mortality in Study

Researchers from major cancer centers across the US have found that colon cancer survivors who engaged in healthy lifestyle behaviors consistent with American Cancer Society guidelines lived longer than those who did not engage in those healthy behaviors.

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March 15, 2018

Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

There is no sure way to prevent developing colon cancer, but there are things you can do that may lower your risk. Learn more about protecting your colon health here.

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March 9, 2018

Colon Cancer Survivor Credits Active Lifestyle for Ease of Recovery

Colon cancer survivor John Fields began getting into shape around the time he had his first colonoscopy 12 years ago. He was age 54 back then and his colonoscopy showed nothing wrong.

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March 6, 2018

Colorectal Cancer Screening: What Are My Options?

No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the bowel prep that goes with it. But colon screening – testing to look for cancer before symptoms start – helps saves lives.

Colon and Rectal Cancer, Detection, Living Well, Prevention, Screening Guidelines
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