Colon cancer is unique in the medical world. It is one cancer that can actually be prevented if detected early before cancerous polyps have a chance to grow and spread. Colon cancer can strike at any age, but 9 out of 10 new cases are in people age 50 or older.
Bush cedes powers to VP for screening
President Bush transferred the powers of the presidency to Vice President Dick Cheney on Saturday just before being sedated for a routine screening to detect colon cancer.
Colon cancer curable if found early
When diagnosed early, 90 percent of colon cancers are completely curable, says Dr. Haider Zafar, who is board-certified in oncology and hematology at Banner Estrella Medical Center.
Community turns out for Relay for Life
ANGLETON — Being diagnosed with colon cancer was one of the hardest things with which Patty Owen has ever had to deal. “It takes so long to come to grips with it,” she said.
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