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Gut-friendly Nutrition: Eating
Right for GI Health |
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Cancers of the GI system are
among the most preventable. Learn how simple changes in diet
can help keep your digestive system healthy and possibly
prevent colon cancer.
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Crohn's Disease and Colitis: A
Higher Risk for Colorectal Cancer? |
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People with colitis and Crohn's
disease have an increased risk of developing colorectal
cancer. Listen as experts explain the link between IBD and
cancer of the colon.
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IBD and Colorectal Cancer:
Keeping a Close Watch |
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Doctors say regular colon cancer
screening is important for people with long-term inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD). Listen as experts explain how IBD
patients can maximize their chances of an early diagnosis.
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IBD and Cancer: Up Close and
Personal |
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People who have been living with
ulcerative colitis for a long time must be checked regularly
for colon cancer. Listen to the story a patient that proves
the value of frequent screenings.
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Cancer and Cancer Treatment: Can
it Affect Sleep? |
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People with cancer have a lot on
their minds, which is why they may have trouble sleeping. But
some cancer treatments can also upset sleep patterns. Learn
what you can do to get a good night's rest.
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The Stress of Cancer: When to
Seek Help |
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Cancer is an upsetting
experience. Worries about treatments and the future make it
hard to function. Find what to do if the stress is too much to
handle.
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Managing Side Effects of
Chemotherapy: Hormonal Treatments for Diarrhea |
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Drugs that mimic hormones are
proving effective in treating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.
Listen in as cancer specialists explain how hormonal therapy
may be able to help cancer patients experiencing diarrhea
stick with their chemotherapy program.
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Chemotherapy and Diarrhea |
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Diarrhea is a well-known
side-effect of certain chemotherapies, and while for some
patients it's a minor nuisance, for others it may become a
life-threatening problem. Fortunately, diarrhea can be
controlled with conventional treatments as well as newer
hormonal drugs, so it's important for patients to let their
doctors know about the problem right away. Tune in as experts
discuss the options.
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Coping with GI Side Effects of
Radiation Therapy |
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Radiation therapy can be
combined with chemotherapy for a one-two punch to the
gastrointestinal tract. Listen to the story of a man who was
able to return to work after bringing the side effects of
cancer therapy under control.
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Fast Fact: What can be done for
diarrhea associated with radiation treatment for cancer?
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Screening for Colon Cancer: Know
the Facts |
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After the age of 50--and sooner
if colon cancer runs in your family--every man and woman
should start getting screened for colon cancer. Why? Colon
cancer is considered the second leading cause of cancer death
in the U.S., but many cases can be cured if caught early.
Still not convinced? Join our panel of experts as they discuss
the benefits of screening, and describe the different options.
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Surgery for Colon Cancer: What
Are Your Options? |
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Surgery is one of the most
common treatment options for patients with colorectal cancer.
But there are many surgical techniques out there, each
appropriate for different patients with different stages of
cancer. How do you and your doctor determine the best
procedure for you? Join our panel of specialists as they
discuss the various available techniques, and when they should
be used.
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Colon Cancer Treatment: Making
the Right Choices |
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Being diagnosed with colon
cancer is hard news to receive. Deciding how to treat it can
be even more challenging. Do you know all your choices? How do
you know which is best for you? Who will help you make the
right treatment decisions? Join our panel as they discuss the
available options--from diagnosis to treatment--and walk you
through some possible scenarios.
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Treating Colon Cancer With
Chemotherapy |
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Although there are only a few
agents available, chemotherapy is the most common form of
treatment for colon cancer. What treatments are most
effective, and when should they be used? What is the newest
treatment available? What future agents are on the horizon?
Join our panel of experts as they discuss the latest in
chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.
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Dealing With Diarrhea: One
Cancer Patient's Experience |
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Some people undergoing
chemotherapy experience diarrhea. When the diarrhea is severe,
doctors are sometimes forced to cut back on the cancer
treatment. Listen to the story of a patient whose problem is
under control with a medication that can be effective against
severe cases of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.
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Fast Fact: How can diarrhea
alter the course of chemotherapy?
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Colon Cancer Screening: An Easy
Way to Save Your Life |
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Have you been told you should be
screened for colorectal cancer, but avoided it out of
embarrassment or fear? It's a common reaction, but a dangerous
one-- the later colon cancer is detected, the harder it is to
treat. Actual symptoms of colon cancer usually appear late,
but current screening techniques can catch the disease when it
is still curable. Join our panel as they describe the various
procedures for colon cancer screening, discuss who should get
screened, and explain why early detection can make a
difference between life and death.
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The Role of Chemotherapy in the
Treatment of Colon Cancer |
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Though the use of chemotherapy
in treating colorectal cancer has been limited to very few
agents, several new agents have shown promising results. Join
our panel of experts as they discuss the role of chemotherapy
in standard care, as well as new developments and what they
mean for the future of colon cancer treatment.
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How is chemotherapy used
in combination with surgical management? Should it be used
before or after surgery?
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Should chemotherapy always
be used to treat colon cancer?
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What new agents are
expected to become available in the near future?
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Shoring up Bones in Many Types
of Cancer |
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While breaking a leg can be
aggravating, a fracture in someone with cancer can be
dangerous. Learn what doctors are doing to keep bones healthy
in many types of cancers.
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Coping with Bone Issues in
Cancer |
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Life isn't easy for people
living with cancer and especially for young patients like
filmmaker Jessica Wing whose illness and complications had
restricted not only her movements, but also her life. After
radiation and surgery, Jessica was thankful when her doctor
suggested a medical treatment that has helped Jessica resume
her routine.
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Colorectal
cancer, or cancer of the rectum and large intestine (colon), is a major
public health problem in every corner of the developed world. Roughly
speaking, a diet containing less than 40 grams of animal fat per day conveys
one-half the risk of colon cancer of a diet containing 65 grams or more per
day.
The
colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the
digestive system. Because colon cancer and rectal cancers have many features in
common, they are sometimes referred to together as colorectal cancer. Colorectal
cancer includes cancers of both the large intestine (colon), the lower part of
your digestive system, and the rectum, the last 8 to 10 inches of the colon.
Some of the more important risk factors for
colorectal cancer appear to be: excessive energy intake, high
fat-low fiber-high sugar diet, red meats, refined grains, alcohol, omega 6 fatty acids and trans fatty acids, iron, physical inactivity, obesity, constipation, colonic inflammation,
and family history of colorectal cancer or polyps.
