Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...

About 107,320 new cases of colon cancer (54,510 in men and 52,810 in women) About 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer (27,950 in men and 19,000 in women) The rate of people being diagnosed with colon or ...

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Family history.Certain genetic conditions can run in families that can increase the risk of developing polyps and colon cancer. So if you have a parent, brother, sister, or child who has had ...

She was 104. Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who retired as a major and died earlier this month at a New York nursing home, was remembered by relatives and friends for quietly breaking down racial barriers ...

A nutritionist has urged the public to up their intake of 10 foods that she says are vital for reducing the risk of deadly colon cancer. Incidences of the disease, which kills 17,000 per year in ...

After the post-season revelation that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had played since Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders with transverse process back fractures, many fans have asked ...

That's when they discovered a "grapefruit-sized" tumor in his colon, he said. Lopez saw the scan and couldn't believe his eyes. Colon cancer? He was so young, healthy, and fit. Stories like Lopez ...

India: A recent study comparing oblique and transverse incisions for open inguinal hernia repair revealed notable differences in patient outcomes. The oblique incision group experienced a shorter ...

Original Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans will cover hernia surgery when necessary. As with other types of surgery, different parts of Medicare may cover certain aspects of care.