Patients with ulcerative colitis may be at a higher risk for colon cancer. According the National Institutes of Health, five percent of people with the condition will develop colon cancer. But the risk depends on the amount of damage done to the colon over time. Ulcerative proctitis, however, carries a different risk. Ask the Doctor [...]
Get Your Rear in Gear has a new and improved Facebook site. Become a fan by “liking” the page, then join the conversation about upcoming events, fundraisers, health issues, and 5K recaps. The official Get Your Rear in Gear page is also a place where colon cancer patients, survivors and family members can share tips [...]
Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for optimal health and disease prevention. Several of the Get Your Rear in Gear Ask the Doctor panelists point to good exercise and nutrition habits as important elements in the prevention of many cancers, including colon cancer. But weight loss can be a challenge. Recently, this reader contacted [...]
Researchers at the University of Arizona hope to prevent colon cancer in high risk patients with the help of a combination of drug treatments. According to Eugene Gerner Ph.D., Research Director at Arizona Cancer Center, the goal of his ongoing work is to “develop drugs that people can take to prevent colon cancer.” As the [...]
ABC’s Boston Med recently featured 59 year-old Tom Alden during his journey through colon cancer diagnosis and surgery. In this video, Alden speaks to Kristin Tabor, the president and founder of the Colon Cancer Coalition, at the organization’s Get Your Rear in Gear 5K in Colchester, Vermont. They discuss the importance of going to the [...]
Whether you are training for a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K or or prepping for a marathon, an effective warm up will put your best foot forward during training runs. This Ask the Trainer question comes from a runner who wants to be sure he is doing the best possible exercises before he hits [...]
Metabolic testing can take the guesswork out of exercise. By evaluating several key factors, this test can give exercisers specific personalized numbers to reach their goals, whether those goals are improved health, weight loss, or both. This Ask the Trainer question comes from a healthy older exerciser who is frustrated after hitting an exercise plateau. [...]
Colon Cancer Coalition founder and president Kristin Tabor accepted the David Jagelman, MD, Award for Advocacy in Colorectal Cancer, which was presented recently by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. At their annual meeting in May, ASCRS presented two new awards to recognize colorectal cancer advocacy efforts and journalistic excellence in reporting on [...]
When Matt Carrera made plans to run his first marathon, he knew he would use the opportunity to raise funds for charity. He never realized that the charity would become a personal mission. But shortly after beginning his training, Matt got unexpected news. His father was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Now, the 32 year-old runner [...]
Measuring heart rate is an effective way of monitoring intensity during exercise. It helps the exerciser know if they are working too hard or not hard enough. But determining the correct target heart rate can be confusing. This question comes from a reader who is using a heart rate monitor and needs to know if [...]
