Colon cancer: risk factors and screening options Jan 8, 2008
Risk factors for colon cancer include age, family history of colon polyps, inflammatory bowel disease and hereditary syndromes. Colon polyps are mushroom-shaped abnormal growths that outline the large intestine and protrude into the lumen. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Vital checks for every man Jul 26, 2007
AIDS WISE Here's what you should know about Aids, including the latest news and some inspiration from David's Diary. NOURISHMENT Healthy eating habits lead to a healthy body. (iAfrica.com)
Colon Cancer Awareness Month Mar 28, 2007
Factors that increase a person's risk of colorectal cancer include being age 50 and older, family history of colon polyps or cancer, personal history of polyps, high red-meat diet and certain types of inflammatory disorders of the colon. Seventy-five percent of colon cancers may occur without risk factors. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Stop colon cancer well before it starts Aug 1, 2006
However, for patients who have had previous polyps or a family history of colon polyps or cancer, the recommended interval between colonoscopies can range from one to five years. Because we don't precisely know what causes polyps to form, there is no sure way to prevent their occurrence. (Newsday -- Health)
