Two of the most frequently confused conditions are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and colon cancer. To help, here’s an in-depth look at IBS and colon cancer, in particular how to spot the difference between the two…
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There are many risk factors for bowel cancer. Understanding them can play a key role in prevention and early detection. A risk factor is something that simply increases the risk of developing cancer. It doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen, but someone with these risk factors has a higher chance of developing cancer than someone who doesn’t.
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Bowel cancer is the second most fatal type of cancer partly because it can be hard to detect early. That’s why it’s important to know the symptoms, causes, and risk factors. Here’s what you need to know about the disease.
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Making changes to your diet may help you fight bowel cancer or reduce your risk of developing it. Here are five foods to eat and five foods to avoid.
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A colonoscopy might sound frightening and if you’ve been recommended to get one, we bet you have lots of questions. No need to stress, we’re here to cover everything you need to know about getting a colonoscopy–the before, during, after, and everything in between.
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Fortunately, more effective screening and early removal of polyps before they can develop into cancer is driving down mortality rates. Let’s take a look at 12 things to know about colon cancer…
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