ACS :: In the Spotlight
Screening exams can also prevent colon cancer by finding and removing pre-cancerous growths. See our women's worksheet to learn which tests a woman needs based on her age and personal risk factors.
- www.cancer.org/docroot/SPC/SPC_0.0.asp
ACS :: Study: Calcium May Reduce Risk Of Colon Cancer
A new study by the American Cancer Society shows calcium may lower the risk of colon cancer slightly for both men and women, while vitamin D might help cut risk in men.
- www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_2_1x_Study_Calcium_May_Reduce_Risk_Of_Colon_Cancer....
MedlinePlus: Extra belly fat raises colon cancer risk in women
Extra belly fat raises colon cancer risk in women ... Reuters Health. Wednesday , April 19, 2006 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who carry a ...
- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_32496.html
Colon Cancer Information: Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors
Colon Cancer Information: Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors. Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as colon or bowel cancer, is a cancer of the large intestine (the colon), or the rectum (the lowest part ...
- www.colon-cancer-and-symptoms.com
Magnesium in Plant-based foods lowers Colon Cancer risk: Study
Find out the latest research on high-magnesium diet and colon cancer risk in women. ... Another Study affirmed that magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk. Researchers from the ...
- www.healthcastle.com/magnesium-colon-cancer.shtml
Colon Cancer Risk Factors
This increases a person's risk of developing colon cancer, so starting colonoscopy earlier and doing this test more often (every 1 to 2 years is recommended)
- www.coloncancerprevention.net/CaRisks.htm
MSNBC Health Quiz: What's your risk for colon cancer?
- www.msnbc.com/modules/quizzes/0910_coloncancer.asp
Colon Cancer - Risk Factors - oncologychannel
Colon Cancer Risk Factors, Anything that makes a person more likely to develop a disorder is a risk factor. The presence of a risk factor does not necessarily mean that an individual will develop ...
- www.oncologychannel.com/coloncancer/riskfactors.shtml
National Cancer Institute - Colon Cancer Treatment
... cells form in the tissues of the colon. Age and health history can affect the risk of developing colon cancer. ... Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the ...
- www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/colon/patient
Colon Cancer
... MD, deals with colon cancer ... of the colon and rectum is the third most common cancer and cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Both men and women face a lifetime risk of ...
- www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/gastro/colorectalneoplasia/colorectalneopla...
