MIT biologists discover cellular pathway that triggers colon cancer spread
Most colon cancer deaths are caused by the spread of tumor cells beyond the colon, usually to the…
His colon cancer was originally misdiagnosed. Now he’s encouraging screening as Ontario boosts capacity
By the time Steve Slack was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, doctors told him it was incurable. The Bowmanville,…
Woman Was Working as an Aerospace Engineer and Living with Her Fiancé. All Seemed Well, Until a Diagnosis Changed Her Life
NEED TO KNOW A woman was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that spread to her liver in…
Rising Death Rate for Gen X, Elder Millennials Is ‘Genuinely Alarming’
NEED TO KNOW A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found people born between…
Experts discover new possible cause of colon cancer as rates in young people surge
Experts studying colon cancer have found another possible cause for the condition as cases rise among younger patients.…
Exercise recommended as part of treatment for colon cancer
Prescribing exercise as an actual treatment for cancer — not just for symptoms or side-effects — has taken…
New research initiative aims to predict and prevent diseases before they start
What if doctors could tell you a disease was coming years before you felt a single symptom-and stop…
A former Rangers forward announces he has been diagnosed with aggressive cancer
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via Imagn Images Ron Duguay’s Stage 4 colon cancer has…
Can long-distance running increase your risk of colon cancer? Maryland doctor explains what runners should know
Physical exercise has long been known as absolutely essential for maintaining good health. However, when a 2025 study…
Your colonoscopy could save your life—here’s how to make it easier
When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite…
‘We’re normal people trying to get through a tough time’
People in Jersey have been encouraged to talk about cancer “without being fearful” to mark World Cancer Day.…
Chia seeds with water or yoghurt? Florida gastroenterologist shares how to turn the seeds into a ‘gut health powerhouse’
Chia seeds are often praised as a fibre-rich superfood, and most people know they need to be soaked…