Virtual Colonoscopy is Good Option but Colonoscopy Wins
In 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) excluded computed tomography colonography (CTC) as a colorectal screening option. CTC is commonly known as virtual colonoscopy. U.S....
View ArticleNew Health Law Only Increased Colonoscopy Rate in Men
According to a study published in the December issue of Health Affairs, men are getting more screening colonoscopies. Ever since the Affordable Care Act reduced how much Medicare beneficiaries are...
View ArticleWhat You Can Do About Rising Cancer Rates
Do you want to take a guess at how many worldwide cases of cancer there were in 2012? The World Cancer Research Fund International estimates the total number of cancer cases was 14.1 million—7.4...
View ArticleNew Study Points to Shared Risk of Cancer in Families
How much does genetics factor into cancer risk? A new study of twins shows that both genetics and environment play a role. Having a twin with cancer increases the other twin’s chances of developing not...
View ArticleColon Cancer is on the Rise Among the Young, Calling for New Screening...
Have you heard the good news? Colon and rectal cancer incidence and mortality are decreasing! Before we start celebrating too much, there are some sobering statistics too. Young onset colon cancer is...
View ArticleReal-Life Stories of Young Onset Colon Cancer Survivors
According to statistics, colon cancer incidence increases around the age of 50. For this reason, men and women who are at average risk for colon cancer should schedule a baseline colonoscopy at 50....
View ArticleColon Cancer Affecting the Young at an Increasing Rate
Most people think that colon cancer is only a risk after the age of 50. After all, that is the average suggested age for a baseline colonoscopy, right? While it is true that most people who are at...
View ArticleVisit the Navarro Health & Wellness Fair this Weekend
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and StopColonCancerNow.com and Navarro Pharmacy have joined forces again this year to help raise awareness. This Saturday, March 12, Navarro invites you to meet...
View ArticleCelebrate Colon Cancer Awareness Month by Helping Your State Make an A!
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! You may want to know how you can get involved, and we’re glad you asked! This month is a perfect time to: Review the symptoms and warning signs for colon cancer...
View ArticleNew Drug May Prevent Obesity-Related Colon Cancer
Everyone knows how hard it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay fit. After a hard day of work, who has time to exercise or cook a nutritious meal? Sitting down to relax and watch television is...
View ArticleMinorities are at Higher Risk for Young-Onset and Advanced Colon Cancer
According to recent research, colon cancer does not affect all racial groups equally. Members of minority groups in the United States have a higher likelihood to be diagnosed with colon cancer at a...
View ArticleWatch our Colonoscopy Video to Get the Full Picture
There are lots of reasons that we don’t do the things that we know we should do. Procrastination might be one of the most common reasons. Often, the schedule of our day is dictated by what seems to be...
View ArticleWhat is Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR)?
One of the many benefits of living in America is that we have so many choices. Our grocery stores, shopping malls and websites have multitudes of options. While this probably seems to be an advantage,...
View ArticleWho is SCCN?
You may have been following us for some time now, reading our articles and browsing the butt seriously Blog. That’s great! We’re glad that you are part of our community and that you find value in the...
View ArticleStop Colon Cancer Now Sponsors Fight Colorectal Cancer Event in Nashville
Stop Colon Cancer Now are sponsoring Fight Colorectal Cancer's One Million Strong Showcase at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on April 1, 2016 at 5 p.m. “The One Million Strong...
View ArticleKeep Colon Cancer Awareness Month Spirit Alive
Colon Cancer Awareness Month may have come to a close, but that doesn’t mean our work is done. This year’s theme for Colon Cancer Awareness Month was taking your own journey the “Land Down Under.” The...
View ArticleAnother Reason to Take an Aspirin a Day
When it comes to preventing the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, doctors and researchers are always open to new possibilities. One treatment that is being evaluated more...
View ArticleChewing Gum Could Make for an Easier Prep
Everyone knows that the downside of a colonoscopy is the prep. No one likes the idea of a liquid diet or drinking laxatives mixed with Gatorade. Some people have no trouble stomaching the polyethylene...
View ArticleAll Races are at Risk for Colon Cancer
Statistics show that the risk of colon cancer today is 1 in 20, or 5 percent, but does this mean that everyone is equally at risk? The simple answer is “no.” There are several factors that affect the...
View ArticleBest Foods to Keep Your Colon Clean
“You are what you eat” is a saying that definitely applies to colon cancer. Some of the risk factors for colon cancer are linked to what you eat. One of the most significant factors includes eating a...
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