Colon Cancer

• Edmonton firefighter goes from cancer diagnosis to calendar model

  The calendar raises funds and awareness for research, treatment and the recovery of thermal injuries at the University of Alberta Hospital.

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  Nov 26
  
• Can exercise boost colon cancer survival rates? Study says yes

  With the benefits rivaling some drugs, experts said cancer centers and insurance plans should consider making exercise coaching a new standard of care for colon cancer survivors.

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  Jun 3
  
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• Calcium-rich foods like milk may lower colorectal cancer risk: study

  In Canada, colorectal cancer is projected to be the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2024 (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers), according to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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  Jan 8
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• Abbotsford, B.C., couple calls for earlier colon cancer screening as husband fights for life

  An Abbotsford, B.C., family is calling for the age for colon cancer screening to be lowered as incidence of the disease rise among younger people.

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  Dec 28, 2024
• 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.

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  Jul 29, 2024
• 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.

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  Feb 26, 2024
• Drug for cocaine addiction could help treat colorectal cancer, research shows

  In 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.

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  Feb 14, 2024
• Fredericton cancer patient raises concerns about hospital food quality

  During 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.'

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  May 31, 2023
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• B.C. colon cancer survivor speaks out about life-altering diagnosis

  A 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.

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  Mar 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.

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  Mar 3, 2023