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Colon Cancer

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  1. 19 Foods That Keep You Well

    … calories Your morning cup of java gets you going in the morning -- and it may also protect you from type 2 diabetes and colon cancer . But coffee is no replacement for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, so drink it in moderation as part of a balanced …

  1. Colorectal Cancer Test Saves Lives

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    Colorectal cancer is the second-largest cause of cancer-related deaths, killing ..... testing is important. Men and women are at almost equal risk for colorectal cancer . Your chances of getting it increase after age 40, and most cases …

  2. Six Symptoms Worth Watching

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    … diagnosed with colon cancer and 57,700 ..... from it. Most colon cancer patients are ..... t spread." Colon cancer symptoms: Symptoms ..... family history of colorectal cancer should consult ..... should request a colonoscopy , in which a …

  3. Seven Health Warning Signs

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    … investigated. Colorectal cancer kills more Americans ..... than half of colon cancer deaths can be ..... your risk of colorectal cancer in half. And ..... sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy , and barium ..... Contact the Colon Cancer Alliance at …

  4. Folic Acid Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

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    … the food form of folic acid) each day cut their risk of colon cancer by 40 percent. In a similar study by a team at Harvard University ..... half the likelihood that a woman with a family history of colon cancer would develop the disease. Folic acid protects the DNA in …

  5. Reduce Your Cancer Risk

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    … is exciting and promising research surrounding folate and colon cancer ; Vitamin E and prostate cancer; and selenium and cancers ..... rate for cancer patients can be as high as 92 percent. " Colorectal cancer mortality can be reduced by as much as 70 percent by proper …

  6. Your Checkup Checklist

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    … for signs of diabetes. Suggest a colonoscopy , if you're at high risk or have a family history of colon cancer . Perform a full-body examination ..... health in many ways. Schedule a repeat colonoscopy if you haven't had one in the last …

  7. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

    Article

    … hormone therapy, diet modification, and calcium and vitamin D supplements on heart disease, fractures, and breast and colorectal cancer -- some of the most common causes of death in postmenopausal women. The memory study, known as the Women's Health …

  8. The Over-40 Guide to Living Longer (And Better!)

    Article

    … screenings for cholesterol (start at 45), diabetes (especially if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure), and colorectal cancer (start at 50). Don't plan all your tests for January (good intentions fill waiting rooms) or December (to deplete …

  9. Add Spices to Your Life

    Article

    … s been researched for its potent anti-inflammatory activity. it relieves arthritis pain and may also help prevent colorectal cancer . Add 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric to rice, curries, and egg dishes as often as you can. Gingerroot safely eases …

  10. The Amazing Aspirin

    Article

    … prevent heart attack, stroke, and colon cancer . There's new evidence that aspirin ..... at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Colon cancer . Aspirin, along with a high-fiber ..... might help cut your chances of getting colon cancer , the nation's leading cancer killer …

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