http://coloncancer.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-17T11:11:45Z Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:11:45 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/21/lymph-node-involvement-in-colon-cancer.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/E/0/-/-/ADAM-Lymph.jpg" alt="lymphatic system" /></p> <p>_{Image &#169; A.D.A.M.}</p> <p>Your doctor mentioned that he checked eight lymph nodes during your bowel resection. What does that mean? Is that bad? Turns out, a study posted in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) re-examined the correlation between lymph node evaluation and the prognosis and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancertreatment/a/Treatment-Of-Colon-Cancer.htm"> treatment of colon cancer</a> using 1,320 patients, a nomogram, and years of data.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/21/lymph-node-involvement-in-colon-cancer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/21/lymph-node-involvement-in-colon-cancer.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:32:37 +0000 2012-02-21T09:32:37Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/17/targeted-therapies-for-colon-cancer.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/k/-/-/-/Sashoalusevski.jpg" alt="Test tubes" /></p> <p>_{Image &#169; Sashoalusevski/Dreamstime}</p> <p>Although they are sometimes given in conjunction with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancertreatment/a/Chemotherapy-For-Colon-Cancer.htm">chemotherapy</a> or confused with chemotherapy drugs, targeted drug therapies work in a different manner than traditional chemotherapy drugs. The easiest way to spot a targeted therapy drug is to look at the last three letters of the generic name - they all end in "mab". The three most commonly used in colon cancer include <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/cancertreatments/p/Avastin.htm">bevacizumab</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/glossaries/g/Cetuximab.htm">cetuximab</a>, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://drugsaz.about.com/od/drugs/vectibix.htm">panitumumab</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/17/targeted-therapies-for-colon-cancer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/17/targeted-therapies-for-colon-cancer.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:11:45 +0000 2012-02-17T11:11:45Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/14/scheduled-a-colon-screening-test-yet.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/A/0/-/-/ADAM_ColonPolyps.jpg" alt="A.D.A.M. polyp"/> <div>_{Image &#169; A.D.A.M.}</div> <p>It's Valentines Day, which means we are already well into the second month of 2012. Have you scheduled your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/Diagnosis-Of-Colon-Cancer.htm">colon cancer screening test</a> yet? If you are due to screen but hesitant to make that appointment, reconsider procrastinating.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/14/scheduled-a-colon-screening-test-yet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/14/scheduled-a-colon-screening-test-yet.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:12:14 +0000 2012-02-14T16:12:14Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/10/five-minutes-to-a-happier-colon.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/C/0/-/-/dreamstimefree_Dimitrovavalentina4253289.jpg" alt="image of mixed salad" /></p> <p>_{Image &#169; Dimitrova Valentina/Dreamstime}</p> <p>Getting ready to start dinner, the kids are doing homework...what can you do in five minutes to improve your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/What-Is-The-Colon.htm">colon</a> health? Actually, you can do a lot. Make better choices before, during and after dinner.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/10/five-minutes-to-a-happier-colon.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/10/five-minutes-to-a-happier-colon.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:43 +0000 2012-02-10T10:00:43Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/08/dealing-with-chemotherapy-side-effects.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/3/0/-/-/dreamstime_xs_Dmitriy-Shironosov14919766.jpg" alt="holding hands" /></p> <p>_{Image &#169; Dmitriy Shironosov/Dreamstime}</p> <p>As one of the treatment modalities for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/What-Is-Colon-Cancer.htm">colon cancer</a>, chemotherapy has its' fair share of side effects. Before the side effects frighten you away from this treatment, learn some insider tips on how to relieve these unwanted effects.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/08/dealing-with-chemotherapy-side-effects.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/08/dealing-with-chemotherapy-side-effects.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:36:58 +0000 2012-02-08T13:36:58Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/06/top-five-ways-to-get-colon-cancer.htm <p>No, I didn't get the headline backwards. Many of us are aware of ways to decrease our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/preventionandrecurrence/f/What-Are-The-Top-Ten-Colon-Cancer-Risk-Factors.htm">colon cancer risk factors</a>. However, sometimes we learn better when things are reframed for us. I extrapolated the absolute worst things you can do for your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/What-Is-The-Colon.htm">colon</a> here. Don't take this organ for granted - it may get diseased if you don't care for it.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/06/top-five-ways-to-get-colon-cancer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/06/top-five-ways-to-get-colon-cancer.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:18:31 +0000 2012-02-06T11:18:31Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/02/whats-with-all-the-different-medical-professionals.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/3/9/0/-/-/Medical_Caregivers.jpg" alt="Colon cancer care team" /></p> <p>_{Image &#169; Julie Wilkinson}</p> <p>During your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/Diagnosis-Of-Colon-Cancer.htm">screening</a>, diagnosis and treatment for colon cancer, you may have noticed the plethora of medical professionals that make up your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/Meet-Your-Medical-Team.htm">medical team</a>. Their purpose and goals are aligned with yours: to help you achieve your personal best state of wellness. However, the names, degrees and specialties may seem overwhelming on your path to recovery.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/02/whats-with-all-the-different-medical-professionals.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/02/02/whats-with-all-the-different-medical-professionals.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:41:41 +0000 2012-02-02T21:41:41Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/30/colostomy-blues.htm <p>One method used to treat <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/What-Is-Colon-Cancer.htm">colon cancer</a> is surgery, which may entail a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/cancertreatments/a/Colon_Surgery.htm">colon resection</a> with a colostomy. <img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/8/0/-/-/ColostomyADAM.jpg" alt="Colostomy" /> _{Image &#169; A.D.A.M.}</p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>Following your surgery, an ostomy nurse, also referred to as an <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ostomysurgery/g/Enterostomal-Therapy-Nurse.htm">enterostomal therapy nurse</a> (ET nurse), will come to you in the hospital and walk you through stoma care. Before you leave, you will gain the technical proficiency to empty, change and irrigate your colostomy - but that is not where the healing ends. After arriving home, you may face feelings of discouragement, isolation and even frustration according to the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/od/nutritionanddiet/a/colostomydiet.htm">dietary restrictions</a> or have special considerations?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/30/colostomy-blues.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/30/colostomy-blues.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:06:33 +0000 2012-01-30T14:06:33Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/24/asanas-for-your-colon.htm <p>Well before Valium or Angry Birds, our ancestors probably used basic breathing (remember when your mom told you to count to 10?) to mitigate their stress levels. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://yoga.about.com/od/beginningyoga/a/whatisyoga.htm">Yoga</a> is the marriage of healthful breaths and poses, known as <em>asanas</em>, used to harmonize your mind, body and spirit while decreasing stress and promoting a relaxed state.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/24/asanas-for-your-colon.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/24/asanas-for-your-colon.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:42:41 +0000 2012-01-24T13:42:41Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/21/start-a-discussion-how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-colon-cancer.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/coloncancer/1/9/5/0/-/-/dreamstime_xs_Christy-Thompson8903929.jpg" alt="Doctor with megaphone" /></p> <p>_{Image &#169; Christy Thompson/Dreamstime}</p> <p>Even when we are healthy, going to visit the doctor can be an overwhelming experience. Have you ever left the office with more questions -- or worse yet -- without getting answers to any of the ones you had? If so, you are not alone. Write down your questions or concerns and bring the list to your next doctor's appointment.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/21/start-a-discussion-how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-colon-cancer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2012/01/21/start-a-discussion-how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-colon-cancer.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:04:07 +0000 2012-01-21T14:04:07Z