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Savin a Life or Two
Today is the last day of March and with it, the end to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. I thought it was fitting to bring back one of my recent posts about it to cap off the month. And don’t worry, just because March is ending, it does not mean that I am going to abandon…
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Chinese Scientists Find First-Ever Colon Cancer Biomarkers
(March 22) — A blood test could soon offer an accurate diagnosis of colon cancer’s progression, according to Chinese researchers who say they’ve found two biomarkers that indicate the spread of the disease. via Chinese Scientists Find First-Ever Colon Cancer Biomarkers – AOL News. Know the risks and symptoms! Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. However,…
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Dealing with Cancer – Spouse Has Cancer
For Better, For Worse What would you do if your new husband was struck with a deadly, disfiguring disease? For Diane Reiners, the diagnosis was a test of love, strength, and the power of wedding vows. Cancer doesn’t make it easier to love someone. I change his bandages and remind him to take his medication.…
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Guest Post: We might just save a life or two…
Special guest post from Scotty: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! As many of you know, I was diagnosed at age 37 with colon cancer. After almost 2 years I am feeling and doing great plus my long term prognosis is favorable. It has been a long hard journey and many thanks go out to…
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Notable News
Get Physical: Effective Weight Management Methods. Good weight loss programs are usually uncomplicated, but you need to balance an everyday workout routine with a properly crafted, nutritious diet. Listing foods to stay away from, foods to be eaten mostly, and foods to be consumed moderately can be a very good way to properly begin a…
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Don’t put off colon cancer screening
“The sad part is it is one of the most treatable and curable of cancers,” she said. “There are a lot of reasons why people are not screened, aside from being outside of access to care. People just put it off, they think they're invincible.” via Don’t put off colon cancer screening | jacksonsun.com |…
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Filling my Inspirational tank
So next Saturday my first 5k of the season is happening. Hard to believe we are only a few weeks behind the Blizzard of 2010. Time flies — hello where did February even go?? Anyone!?? Bueller? The race is the Brambleton Ribbon Run /Walk 5k – which is to help raise awareness and funds for…
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It’s still March and it’s still Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
It’ still March and that means it’ still Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Here is a first person account of dealing with colon cancer and the importance of early detection. Elementary school principal shares first-person story of colorectal cancer Estimated new cases and deaths from colon and rectal cancer in the United States in 2009: New…
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Take the Pledge to spread awareness about Colorectal Cancers and maybe win a TV!
Stop Colon Cancer Now is a site that is designed to not only create awareness, but to spur people into action and actually get screened. There is a ton of info on this site and also a very handy zip code look up option to find local centers where you can get screenings done. You…
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Spreading awareness and taking names
I am passionate about sharing information related to cancer prevention, research and awareness. Finding a way to prevent cancer is paramount to us all. Personally, colon cancer was the one that affected my family – so it’s a very personal battle, but we all know someone that has been changed by it. Spreading awareness…