Colon Cancer
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U.S. greenlights 1st blood test for colon cancer. How does it work?U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a first-of-its-kind blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths.U.S. NewsJul 29
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Colorectal cancer rising in young adults. Should the screening age be lowered?There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an 'alarming' increase in cases among young adults.HealthFeb 26
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Drug for cocaine addiction could help treat colorectal cancer, research showsIn a 'surprising' discovery, a drug used to treat cocaine addiction could be a safe and effective form of treatment of advanced colorectal cancer, a new Canadian study suggests.HealthFeb 14
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Fredericton cancer patient raises concerns about hospital food qualityDuring a five-day hospital stay following surgery to treat their colon cancer, Maggie Lyons-MacFarlane said the food at the hospital made them feel 'miserable' and 'nauseous.'HealthMay 31, 2023
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B.C. colon cancer survivor speaks out about life-altering diagnosisA B.C. woman is sharing her story of survival with colorectal cancer in the hopes of raising awareness and helping others spot the signs early.HealthMar 22, 2023
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Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S.An increasing number of younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Canada and the United States – even though overall cases and deaths have fallen.HealthMar 3, 2023
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Cancer survival rates higher when detected at earlier stages: StatCan studyCanadians diagnosed with most common cancers are more likely to survive the disease if they detect it at an earlier stage, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.HealthJan 18, 2023
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WorkSafe advocates for firefighters with work-related cancerJanuary is Firefighters Cancer Awareness Month with the goal of bringing attention to cancer within the firefighting community.HealthJan 31, 2022
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1 in 5 patients with colon cancer now between 20 and 50 years old, doctors sayMarch is colorectal cancer awareness month. Doctors say people often don’t want to talk about this disease, because the symptoms can be embarrassing.HealthMar 22, 2021
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HHS worries some cancers are going undiagnosed due to cancelled or missed appointments'Cancer screening is very important and is essential for your health.' said Dr. Barry Lumb, physician-in-chief at HHS.HealthMar 4, 2021
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