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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Do you or a loved one have a colectomy coming up? Here’s everything you should know about this procedure including its purpose, how to prepare for surgery, and what you can expect during recovery.
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In order to have a colonoscopy, the colon has to be empty and clean which does require a little bit of prep work. We’re going to walk through some tips on how to prepare for a colonoscopy, including dietary choices, medications, as well as what to expect before, during, and afterwards.
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People will use colon cleanses for various reasons. Some believe that when stool that sits in the colon for too long it can release toxins, while others use it to reduce bloating. Your doctor is an excellent resource when determining if you need a colon cleanse and if so how it should be done. In the meantime, here are some different ways to cleanse the colon naturally.
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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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One of the reasons colon cancer is so deadly is that it’s hard to detect. As this article will show, early signs of colon cancer are easy to confuse with other, far less dangerous health issues, such as the stomach flu or irritable bowel syndrome. So, what are some of the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
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