Op-Ed: Take Steps to Detect Colorectal Cancer Early

Op-Ed: Take Steps to Detect Colorectal Cancer Early

It’s no myth: Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults Colorectal cancer, a broad term ascribed to cancer of the…

Screenings Save Lives

Screenings Save Lives

Intervening early can halt colorectal cancer In 2003, Bronzeville resident Candace Henley, then 35, was experiencing on-and-off symptoms of diarrhea, constipation,…

Some Obesity-Related Cancers on the Rise in Americans Under 50

Some Obesity-Related Cancers on the Rise in Americans Under 50

We’ve been told for decades that carrying around extra pounds can make us more likely to develop heart disease and…

Colorectal screening can save lives

Colorectal screening can save lives

Source: Parkland Hospital, Dallas Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death of the cancers that strike both men…

Simple steps to help prevent colon cancer

Simple steps to help prevent colon cancer

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: An older cousin was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Does that put…

What you need to know about health screening tests

What you need to know about health screening tests

By Michael Rabovsky, M.D. Recently, during her annual “well woman” exam, Mary, a healthy 50-year-old schoolteacher, asked me about screening…

Do you know your personal colorectal cancer risk?

Do you know your personal colorectal cancer risk?

By Michael Kattan, Ph.D. What is your risk of having colorectal cancer? If you are approaching or have passed your…