Painkillers too risky to take as colon cancer preventive
People at average risk for colon cancer shouldn't take aspirin or painkillers like ibuprofen to try to prevent the disease, a federal task force advises, because of the risk of bleeding and other potential health problems.
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Teen fights colon cancer with spirit
Thomas Harris can barely remember a ‘good night’s sleep.’ Since his colonoscopy in April, he’s been up and down every three hours. Life otherwise continues as normal he says.
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Colon Cancer Treatment Improved by Targeted Exam of Lymph Node
June 19, 2006 – Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the U.S. but the accuracy of determining the cancers progress can be improved by examining the lymph notes to which colorectal cancer is most likely to have spread. This can also spare some patients the cost and toxicity of chemotherapy, according to a report in the June issue of the Archives of Surgery, one of the
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NDSU wrestling coach has cancer
FARGO (AP) - North Dakota State University head wrestling coach Bucky Maughan is being treated for colon cancer. Advertisement: General Equipment & Supplies Leica Builder. Find out what it can do for you! Starting at $5405, with memory starting at $6495. For more details Contact Dave at 800-437-2924 or email dbroten@genequip.com
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