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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
On Monday, Sept. 20th, 8 – 9 PM (EST) C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition is offering a free webinar that will provide insight into treatment options for colon cancer patients. Stage II colon cancer patients face tough decisions about whether the possible benefits of chemotherapy outweigh its risks and challenges. This webinar will explore the answers [...]
Almost all women have cellulite. Concern over the condition brings countless women into diet centers, health clubs and beauty counters. While most remedies have been proven ineffective, the changes that women make as a result of that concern can be positive; better eating practices and improved exercise habits. But can a woman be too young [...]
The popular Mediterranean diet can lead to a reduced risk of many chronic diseases, including cancer, says a report by WebMd.com. According to the source, “a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and seeds provides thousands of micronutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can help protect against cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s [...]
Colon cancer patients and survivors will be affected by health care reform. The recently passed Affordable Care Act contains provisions for both immediate changes, and for gradual changes to take place over the coming years. Of particular interest to many cancer survivors is the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) which makes health coverage available those [...]
Cancer treatment options can be confusing, especially when initial treatments are not as successful as anticipated. This Ask The Doctor question comes from a reader who was diagnosed with colon cancer at a young age and is now in the process of gathering information about future treatment. Submit a question to the doctors Get Your [...]
