Pay attention to your colon
Take action now for a better tomorrow.
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Study confirms lifesaving value of colonoscopy
If cancerous growths called polyps are found during a colonoscopy, they can be removed during the procedure.
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- March 27, 2018
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Patient Story
Luck o’ the early colon cancer diagnosis
Stephanie Schlueter walked the Spectrum Health Irish Jig for the fourth time, but her first as a survivor.
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- March 14, 2018
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Patient Story
Fighting a fistula
Dan Smith isn't shy about sharing his deep-rooted belief about colonoscopies—you need them. Regularly.
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- October 13, 2017
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Patient Story
Fighting cancer and fires
Firefighter Phil Hunderman had cancer smoldering in his cells. But early detection doused the disease.
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- October 2, 2017
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Do you know the top 10 cancer warning signs?
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, catching cancer early is key. Here's how.
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- July 8, 2017
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Colon cancer on the rise in young adults
A startling percentage of colorectal cancer patients are younger than 50, and the number is climbing. Diet and lifestyle may be to blame.
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- March 14, 2017
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Happy marriage = colonoscopy?
Women encourage healthful behaviors in their husbands, but look to others for advice about their own preventive care.
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- April 13, 2016
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Stool tests detect colon cancer?
Yup! Colonoscopy still the preferred screening, but this offers less invasive option, researchers say.
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- April 3, 2016
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Eat your way to a healthier colon
Learn how to lower your risk of colorectal cancer—one mouthful at a time.
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- February 12, 2016
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Patient Story
‘A fortunate set of circumstances’
Early catch and innovative procedure help Cindy Bouma best colon cancer.
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- November 4, 2015
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Patient Story
DJ Kim Carson spins a different tune with colon cancer
'It changed my life. It made me realize I don't have unlimited time on this earth and if there's something you want to do, you better do it now.'
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- August 12, 2015
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