While lifestyle factors like inactivity, smoking, obesity, high alcohol intake, and diets high in processed meats and low in fruits and vegetables increase risk, a healthy, high-fiber diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, calcium, and dairy is linked to lower risk.... Read More
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Aspirin and Colon Cancer Risk
Beyond its well-known role as a pain reliever and blood thinner, aspirin may influence the development and progression of cancer through various pathways. ... Read More
Not Up For Colonoscopy? I Got You.
What is FIT? It’s a fecal immunochemical test, a simple and convenient screening test for colorectal cancer that you can easily perform in the comfort of your home.... Read More
The Future of Colon Cancer Screening
Recognizing an increasing risk in younger adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines in 2021, lowering the recommended screening start age from 50 to 45.... Read More
Accelerated Aging and Young Cancer Risk
IN THE QUEST TO UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY behind the surge of certain cancers among younger adults, researchers have stumbled upon a compelling lead: a correlation with accelerated biological aging. Today’s... Read More
Colon Cancer – New Rx
I AM A CANCER DOCTOR AND AM DELIGHTED to learn of a compelling colon cancer breakthrough. Today, I share how a dash of traditional Chinese medicine is cooking up hope... Read More