Can long term constipation be cause for concern for the daughter of a colon cancer survivor? As part of our Ask the Doctor program, readers send questions related to health, wellness, colon cancer prevention, screening or treatment. Our panel of experts responds. This month, Dr. Tarun Mullick, M.D. a noted gastroenterologist at Delnor Hospital in [...]
Call your congressman on Tuesday March 30, 2010 and urge them to support the Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act. Americans around the country will be calling their legislators as part of the “Congressional Butt-In” a day-long effort organized by C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition. On that day, constituents are urged to flood their [...]
The April 2010 issue of Runner’s World magazine features Get Your Rear in Gear 5K race directors Mary-Karen Bierman and Susan Falco. The story includes a photo of the Charlotte-based runners in their Get Your Rear in Gear race shirts and explains why they brought the Colon Cancer Coalition event to North Carolina. “Mary-Karen Bierman, [...]
Running or walking your first 5K can be intimidating, especially if you have never participated in an athletic event. Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Walk/Run races are a great place to start. These events, in states around the country, allow runners and walkers the opportunity to get in shape while increasing awareness of colon [...]
During a historic week on Capitol Hill, advocates from around the country gathered in Washington D.C. for the Colorectal Cancer Coalition‘s annual Call-on Congress, March 15-18, 2010. Colon cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones of those affected by the disease, met with legislators to discuss measures which would increase access to colon cancer prevention, screening [...]
Spring Break is not always a vacation for parents. Trying to keep kids entertained can be a challenge. But unscheduled days, along with warmer temperatures and snow-free parks, present a great opportunity to begin a spring fitness program with the family. Kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, will benefit from parents who are [...]
In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Colon Cancer Coalition is featuring the many faces of colon cancer. Unlike other forms of cancer, colon cancer suffers from a stereotype based on what is often inaccurate information. Many people believe that colon cancer affects only men over the age of fifty. But while many people [...]
New Year’s resolutions starting to lag? For those who made weight loss resolutions, spring is often a time when weight loss goals are challenged. Frustrated dieters often wonder if they chose the right eating plan when the scale doesn’t reflect the success they had hoped for. But according to research, the key to real change [...]
The Colon Cancer Coalition currently produces over 25 Get Your Rear in Gear events across the country to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening and to raise funds for prevention and treatment of the disease. These events are made possible through the hard work of local race directors and the generosity of [...]
Families of colon cancer patients and survivors are often tireless in spreading the word about the importance of colon cancer screening. The family of Jason, a young, active colon cancer survivor and subject of this YouTube video is no different. Jason was 33 years old when he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He endured surgery [...]
