Treatment Options for Colon Cancer
Early diagnosis makes treatment easier, but there are options for every stage.
Early diagnosis makes treatment easier, but there are options for every stage.
Un diagnóstico temprano facilita el tratamiento, pero hay opciones para cada etapa
When I was 29, I was told my symptoms were from pregnancy — but a year later, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer
Cuando tenía 29 años, me dijeron que mis síntomas eran de un embarazo, pero un año después, me diagnosticaron cáncer de colon de etapa 4
It feels strange to say, but I’m healthier now than I’ve ever been
Es raro decirlo, pero ahora tengo mejor salud que nunca
Learn about the different ways you can help prevent painful hemorrhoids and how to get rid of hemorrhoids at home
Black patients could be less likely to get screening referrals that could lower colon cancer mortality rates
Los pacientes de raza negra pueden tener menos posibilidades de que les refieran a examinaciones que podrían reducir las tasas de mortalidad del cáncer de colon
What you need to know to get enough fiber in your diet
Lo que debes saber para recibir suficiente fibra en tu dieta
Here’s a look at why younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer and how they can lower their risk
Echaremos un vistazo a la razón por la cual adultos más jóvenes están recibiendo diagnósticos de cáncer de colon y cómo se puede reducir su riesgo
Watch this webinar as leading experts discuss symptoms, risk factors and screening guidelines for colon cancer
As a colon cancer survivor turned advocate, I see the role luck, self-advocacy and privilege played in my diagnosis and treatment
Fola May, M.D., an associate professor of medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and a gastroenterologist answers questions about colorectal cancer, screening, how to find a provider and more
African Americans and Ashkenazi Jews face a higher risk of colorectal cancer. A growing number of young women might also be at risk.
Los afroamericanos y los judíos asquenazí tienen un mayor riesgo de cáncer colorrectal. Una cantidad cada vez más grande de mujeres también podría tener riesgo.
Many colorectal cancer survivors deal with mental health challenges, but the disease doesn’t have to define you
Muchos sobrevivientes de cáncer colorrectal enfrentan dificultades de la salud mental, pero la enfermedad no tiene que definirte
I had to go septic before doctors paid attention
But if you learn what your genetic code is saying, you can choose your response