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May 31, 2006

Thanks to the Elks

On May 7, 2006, the Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge #2286 held a benefit to raise funds to assist myself, Ben Russell, Steve Lundin and Terry Galbreath with our medical bills and other expenses that we have incurred while fighting colon cancer and other related medical expenses.

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Is Colon Cancer Screening Right for Seniors?

In spite of current guidelines, there may be an age at which the risks of colonoscopies start to outweigh the benefits

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Live-Blogging Katie Couric’s Final Hour

9:05 On this weepy morning of mornings, we've had plenty of colon cancer coverage -- but now it's time for the real deal, the softly lit interview with Couric talking about her late husband, Jay

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May 30, 2006

Many Patients Not Receiving Follow-up Tests After Positive Screening For Colon Cancer

A UCLA/Veteran's Affairs study showed that more than 40 percent of patients who initially had received a positive result on a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) -- an initial screening tool for colon cancer -- did not receive appropriate diagnostic follow-up tests such as a colonoscopy or barium enema in 2002. [click link for full article]

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UCLA/VA study: Many patients not receiving follow-up tests after positive screening for colon cancer

A UCLA/Veteran's Affairs study showed that more than 40 percent of patients who initially had received a positive result on a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) -- an initial screening tool for colon cancer -- did not receive appropriate diagnostic follow-up tests such as a colonoscopy or barium enema in 2002. According to the authors, the study may even underestimate this problem in the United

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