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Ontario should lower colon cancer screening age even further, say patients and advocates
Ontario has lowered the screening age for colon cancer to 45 years old from 50. But patients and advocates say with the rising number of cases in young people, the age should be even lower.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/patients-advocates-say-colorectal-cancer-screening-age-should-be-lower-9.7196877?cmp=rss

Healthcare-Global 5d ago

www.sciencealert.com/a-common-vit... #b12 #coloncancer

A Common Vitamin Has a Complic...

A Common Vitamin Has a Complicated Link to Cancer, Experts Reveal

We've all heard the advice: eat your fruit and vegetables, get your vitamins, and stay healthy.

ScienceAlert

Paul Chambers🚧May 1

Longtime #Cincinnati noon news anchor/medical reporter Liz Bonis loses life to colon cancer #Ohio She was at her news desk even in her last days

"Even after her April 2023 diagnosis and five surgeries, Liz was determined, not to be the story, but to get the story. Even at the end of her life, she told no one about her fight. Instead, she reported vigorously on new medical technology and cancer treatments even as her options dwindled."

"Liz participated in six clinical trials for experimental oncology drugs during her last four years. Through these, she courageously fought what ultimately became a fatal war with colon #cancer."

#ColonCancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x9QjXT9o_w

Local 12 remembers friend, colleague Liz Bonis

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All Scientifical Apr 27

🥩 Which dietary habit increases the risk of colon cancer? #dietaryhabits #coloncancer #colonhealth ... Continue to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxfWvimCRis

Linda Apr 23

TL;DR: if there is a change in your bowel pattern, at ANY age, ask your doctor if it could be colorectal cancer. Rates of occurrence and death are rising rapidly in the under-65 year age group, some without any risk factors.
#Cancer #ColonCancer #RectalCancer

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rectal-cancer-rates-deaths-rising-millennials-30s-40s-rcna341389

Rectal cancer rates rising rapidly among people in their 30s and 40s: 'A medical crisis'

Deaths from rectal cancer are rising rapidly among younger adults, an alarming trend that is confounding scientists trying to understand why millennials are so hard-hit.

NBC News

NewsletterTF Apr 22

Veteran Denied Treatment Amidst Cancer Fight

Gulf War veteran Joe Worthy says VA denied him cancer treatment because of his income. He now urges others to get screened early.

#VACancerCare, #VeteranHealth, #ColonCancer, #MilitaryService, #HealthcareAccess

https://newsletter.tf/veteran-denied-va-cancer-treatment-income/

Veteran Denied VA Cancer Care Due to Income

Gulf War veteran Joe Worthy says VA denied him cancer treatment because of his income. He now urges others to get screened early.

NewsletterTF

NewsletterTF Apr 22

A veteran was denied cancer treatment by the VA, despite having stage 4 colon cancer. This is different from a recent case where $50,000 was raised for another soldier.

#VACancerCare, #VeteranHealth, #ColonCancer, #MilitaryService, #HealthcareAccess
https://newsletter.tf/veteran-denied-va-cancer-treatment-income/

Veteran Denied VA Cancer Care Due to Income

Gulf War veteran Joe Worthy says VA denied him cancer treatment because of his income. He now urges others to get screened early.

NewsletterTF

All Scientifical Apr 12

Which dietary habit increases the risk of colon cancer?
A. Eating fresh fruits
B. Eating whole grains
C. High red meat consumption
D. Drinking milk
#coloncancer #dietaryhabits #lifestyle #oncology ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1301665722064313

CBC Nova Scotia Apr 12

A cancer screening program in N.S. is now available to the unhoused, but gaps remain
Nova Scotia's colon cancer screening program, which operates through the mail, was until recently only available to people with fixed addresses. A limited workaround was recently implemented in Halifax, but health-care workers and people experiencing homelessness say lack of access remains an issue.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/lack-access-cancer-screening-homeless-people-9.7159079?cmp=rss

CBC Nova Scotia Mar 26

Liberals call to lower age for routine colon cancer screening to 45
The Nova Scotia Liberal caucus tabled a bill Thursday at the legislature to lower the routine age for colon cancer screening to 45 from 50.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/colon-cancer-screening-iain-rankin-michelle-thompson-health-care-9.7143486?cmp=rss