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Six Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
Diet, weight and physical activity play a significant role, expert says (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Reduced Risk of Certain Cancers
The effect was seen most strongly with colon, gastrointestinal tumors, researchers report (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 4, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Carry Certain Risks
Chances of secondary cancers increased, but study authors stressed the overall risk was low (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 4, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

For Cancer Patients, Pain May Rise as Finances Dwindle
Suffering can escalate for those with two months of reserves or less, study finds (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - March 1, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Canadian Medical Panel Advises Against Routine Colonoscopy
Experts in the United States believe the move is misguided, however (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - February 23, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Health Tip: Restrict Your Diet Before Colonoscopy
Limit fiber several days in advance of the exam (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - February 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Time to Follow-Up After a Positive Colon Cancer Test Varies by Hospital
Patients at one health care system waited almost 6 months for colonoscopy after stool sample results (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - February 5, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study Finds Stool Test Effective for Detecting Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy still preferred screening, but this offers less invasive option, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 26, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

More People Under 50 Getting Colon Cancer, Analysis Finds
Though guidelines suggest screening starts at 50, researcher says it's premature to change them (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Identifying Colon Cancer Patients Who May Need More Than Surgery
Small group with stage 2 tumors might benefit from new screening test, study says (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Families Say Hospice Better Than Hospital for Dying Cancer Patients
Doctors need to heed preferences of patients, prepare for end of life sooner, experts say (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Minorities More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at Younger Age
Researchers say screening guidelines in U.S. should be reviewed (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - January 19, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Colon Cancer Among Hispanics Varies by Birthplace
Study found people from Cuba, Puerto Rico have highest death rates from the disease (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - December 31, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Paid Sick Leave Can Be Crucial When Cancer Strikes
Patients nearly twice as likely to keep their jobs if they had the benefit, study found (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - December 25, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news