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 [...]
It’s October, that means the seasons are changing, the air is getting cooler, preparations are being made for Halloween, and the NFL is sporting pink wristbands. October has become ubiquitous with the pink ribbons and campaigns for breast cancer awareness. Get Your Rear in Gear is a firm believer that awareness and research for one [...]
“Brush your teeth, stand up straight, eat your vegetables,” we heard as kids. “New study links such-and-such vegetable to cancer reduction,” headlines trumpet. All well and good, some may say. But its can seem so vague in terms of actionable cancer prevention steps, it gets tuned out like the garbled “mwa mwa mwa” of Charlie [...]
Before you raid your son or daughter’s Halloween cache, you may want to know what you’re really eating. The price you pay for a weak moment near the plastic pumpkin may be more than a sour face when your child discovers that his bounty has been raided. These are nutritional facts for the five most [...]
In an effort to improve colon cancer awareness and education, Rush Health Associates in Chicago has developed an online Colon Cancer Screening Tool. The online survey evaluates key factors such as lifestyle habits and family history to provide an immediate assessment and recommendation for screening. The screening tool is anonymous, easy to use and takes [...]
Colorectal cancer advocates from around the country joined together tonight for three days of trainings and strategizing that will culminate in meetings with their Members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Advocates from every corner of the country traveled to Washington, DC, in support of legislation that will create a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program – [...]
The release of a recent legislative report card underscored the importance of participation in colon cancer education and awareness events. A coalition of organizations including the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a report in February which graded each state on legislation requiring insurance providers to cover the cost of recommended preventative screening procedures. States earning [...]
A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health found that older adults who get higher levels of calcium through food or supplements have a lower risk of colorectal cancer. WebMD Health News reports that participants in the study who indicated that they had a calcium rich diet showed a decreased risk for all [...]