EndoNurse Magazine

Colon Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)

Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, whereas rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're referred to as colorectal cancers and often start as benign polyps that could be removed easily through colonoscopy.

GI Center Educates Patients During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

HOUSTON―Last month was Colon Cancer Awareness Month and gastroenterology facilities across the country commemorated it in various ways. One Houston colorectal surgeon Dr. Eric Haas, and his fellow medical professionals at Colorectal Surgical Associates decided to educate ...More
April 2, 2013
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To Share with Patients: Advice on Avoiding Colon Cancer

ST. LOUIS—According to the American Cancer Society, our lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20. This March, join Saint Louis University to share the message that prevention can stop colorectal cancer before it starts and help us change these odds. ...More
March 28, 2013
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CCA Releases New Campaign About Colorectal Cancer

Oscar-nominated and award-winning actor Terrence Howard joins the Colon Cancer Alliance for a new public service campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to get screened for colon cancer―the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in America, but largely ...More
March 22, 2013
Posted in News, Disorders
ASGE Releases Special Journal for Colorectal-Cancer Awareness Month

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has published a special issue for March on colorectal cancer. The issue includes a practical guide for approaching and managing serrated colon polyps, one of the most common types ...More
March 20, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Institute Enrolls Colon-Cancer Patients in Polyp Study

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.―With March designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute is enrolling people who were recently treated for colon cancer into a polyp prevention study. ...More
March 14, 2013
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Groups to Congress: Pass Bill Covering Virtual Colonoscopy

RESTON, Va.—As Americans commemorate National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March), several key groups are calling on Congress to pass the CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act (H.R. 991). ...More
March 13, 2013
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Colonoscopy Reduces Risk of Advanced Colorectal Cancer

PHILADELPHIA—A new study led by a researcher at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania adds support to current medical recommendations stating that screening colonoscopy substantially reduces an average-risk adult’s likelihood of being diagnosed ...More
March 7, 2013
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UCLA Offers Advice to Lower the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

LOS ANGELES—Endoscopy professionals may find the following information from the University of California, Los Angeles, helpful to share with patients in honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which is every March. ...More
March 6, 2013
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March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

OAK BROOK, Ill.—Colon cancer is the third leading cancer killer in the United States, even though it's a preventable and treatable disease if diagnosed in its early stages. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) recommends screening begin at age 50. In ...More
March 4, 2013
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Foundation Announces New Colon-Cancer Fundraiser

RYE, N.Y.―The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation (CCCF), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death throughout the United States, this announced a new fundraising and awareness initiative called Take the Challenge. The grassroots ...More
March 1, 2013
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