Lil Jon Wants Us To “Get Low” To Check For Colon Cancer

Lil Jon’s “Get Low” is going from a crunk club-banger to a potential lifesaver. The rapper who had the world snapping their fingers to...

What is Bowel or Colon Cancer?

According to Mayo Clinic Colorectal Cancer is a growth of cells that forms in the lower end of the digestive tract. Most of these cancers start as noncancerous growths called polyps. Removing polyps can prevent cancer, so health care providers recommend screenings for those at high risk or over the age of 45.

What are symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?

Symptoms may vary depending on the cancer’s size and location. Symptoms might include blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, and a change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation.
Colorectal cancer treatment depends on the size, location, and how far the cancer has spread. Common treatments include surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

More Men Getting Screening Colonoscopies

Thanks, Obamacare! Men are getting more screening colonoscopies since the health law reduced how much Medicare beneficiaries pay out of pocket for the preventive tests,...

Cancer Clinical Trials 101

Why do cancer clinical trials matter for black health? Health disparities in cancer exist based on race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status and age. For nearly all...

ProActive Health: 4th Black Health Matters Summit

Save the date: The ProActive Health 4th Black Health Matters Summit is coming Saturday, March 14, 2020. ​We believe when people are empowered patients who...

Colon Cancer 101

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More Men Getting Screening Colonoscopies

Thanks, Obamacare! Men are getting more screening colonoscopies since the health law reduced how much Medicare beneficiaries pay out of pocket for the preventive tests,...

Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising Among Young Folks

A new study found that despite declining for adults 55 and older, rates of colon and rectal cancer are spiking among young and middle-aged...

Colon Cancer 101