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.
The American Cancer Society, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will offer free colon cancer risk assessment and screenings for residents of central Indiana during March as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Lydia Esparra shares her sister's story of colon cancer
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The return of White House press secretary Tony Snow's colon cancer is an ominous development, but moderately useful treatments remain open to him. Precise estimates of survival aren't available, although several studies suggest it is about two years on
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