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Category: Cancer Related Information

  • It’s a Wrap! Scope It Out – Colon Cancer 5K

    A great day for a 5k for a great cause! Top 20% finisher! Age Category Results : 16    Stephanie Hoaglund      40 Ashburn VA            30:24 29:26  9:29   Race Overall: 240  91/488   1670 Stephanie Hoaglund      40 Ashburn VA       30:24 29:26  9:29

  • Must Read: Gluten: What You Don’t Know Might Kill You

    Gluten: What You Don’t Know Might Kill You I recently went Gluten free (paleo approach) in October to lose weight, but what I realized was that when I got rid of the gluten – I felt great. It was the culprit for my constant fatigue that had plagued me since i could remember. I was…

  • Guest Blog: Fight Cancer: Exercise!

    It takes a community of fit-minded, healthy people to help other fit-minded, healthy people keep their commitment to healthy & fit living . So from time to time, I share my blog space with guest bloggers, who bring different perspectives or experiences to the table about health and fitness – Guest Blogger: Tim Elliot is…

  • Nate Dogg – R.I.P.

    Today is my rest day — I have workouts planned for the rest of the week including a 5K in DC the Chris4Life Scope It Out 5K for Colon Cancer Awareness! It’s my first race of the season so I am pretty excited! It’s not too late to join me or donate to the cause…

  • Half of colon cancer deaths can be prevented

    Researchers: Half of colon cancer deaths can be prevented The American Cancer Society estimates that this year alone doctors will diagnose more than 140,000 new cases of colon cancer nationwide and 50,000 people will die from the disease. Meanwhile, researchers say more than half of those could be prevented with regular screenings. March is Colon…

  • Gary Taubes on Dr Oz or shall I Say in Oz?

    via The Dose of Intervention and the Land of Dr. Oz | Gary Taubes | Gary Taubes. Gary wrote Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories and makes a whole lotta sense! Going on Dr Oz’s show is big for this type of thinking and approach to nutrition so although it may have…

  • Know the signs of colon cancer

    I frequently post information related to cancer –research, news, survivors, fighters…and this month is no exception. However, since it is officially Colon Cancer Awareness Month and my family was changed by this particular nasty cancer, I will be sharing cancer related information throughout this month so that we do not lose sight of those who…

  • Can a colonoscopy be funny?

    i’ve been busy today — I attended the Potomac Tech Wire Social Media Outlook 2011 event this morning and it threw my schedule all off. In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Bill Engvall – Colonoscopy

  • Tomorrow is Dress in Blue Day for Colon Cancer Awareness

    Dress in Blue Day. When is Dress in Blue Day? It is celebrated on the first Friday of March. In 2011, Dress in Blue Day is Friday, March 4th. What is Dress in Blue Day? The purpose of Dress in Blue Day is to promote awareness about colon cancer and encourage people to get their…

  • Cancer Support Blogs

    I was recently contacted by Roxanne McAnn at Nursingschools.net about a recent article on their own blog about bloggers who have opened their lives and experiences to help others going thru the same. They have included my blog! I am so honored and this is truly what it’s all about for me — giving back…