Ah yes, Super Bowl Sunday, the billion dollar and fat bowl. Have you seen the recipes on morning news shows? Just yesterday, I glanced up to see a Today Show foodie suggesting four recipes which could surely bring on a heart attack for an over-excited fan. Have I lost those of you already that just [...]
As we reported here in 2009, colon cancer rates continue to be on the rise for those in the under 50 set, while the rates appear to be falling for those over 50. An article published by WebMD on December 13, 2011 highlights a new study published by the Archives of Internal Medicine. The article [...]
Our physicians and doctors are a great source for answers; however, we can’t access them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Going on the Internet to find an answer can be overwhelming too; with thousands of links and sources to choose from, and most importantly, deciphering which source is credible. Fortunately, our partner, [...]
Roger Rojas was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2008, at the age of 32. In 2010 he walked his first Get Your Rear in Gear 5K. Roger now has two half-marathons under his belt, including completing the San Antonio Rock N Roll Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13, 2011. He as also been chosen as [...]
In June, we focused on “When is the right time to get screened.” Now, that you have crossed the road to consider getting screened for colorectal cancer. It may have been because of family history, hitting age 50 or you and a doctor determining “something is just not right, time to push the button.” Now [...]
We first came to know Toni Hudzina at the Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear last May when she was the top fundraiser at the event. She lost her mom to colon cancer last year and has been a tireless supporter of Get Your Rear in Gear and colon cancer causes. Toni recently underwent [...]
On October 27, the NBC NIGHTLY NEWS and many other news organizations shared a new study of aspirin’s effect on colorectal cancers, especially in people with Lynch Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome a genetic predisposition to certain types of cancer, including colon, rectal, pancreatic, intestinal and other cancers. Individuals with Lynch syndrome have an almost 80% lifetime [...]
The buzz on the street is that ginger helps reduce colon inflammation and possibly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Recent studies show that 2 grams of ginger intake helped reduce inflammation by 28 percent in volunteers who consumed the daily dose compared to the volunteers who didn’t. What is ginger: Is it a plant [...]
Our friends at Fight Colorectal Cancer are hosting three free upcoming webinars focusing on some top patient care questions for colorectal cancer. Coping with Skin Rash October 19, 2011 8 – 9:30 PM Eastern time Certain drugs that treat colorectal cancer can cause painful rashes, dry skin and nail problems. These side effects are unpleasant, [...]
“Ask the Trainer” question from M.R. a Get Your Rear in Gear reader: I have a question about how many calories I need per day. I track all my calories, and I work out about 4 to 5 times per week with a mix of cardio (spinning, running, or elliptical) and weights. I’m 5’7.5″ and [...]
