Colorectal Cancer

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More patients are surviving rectal cancer and getting back to a better quality of life, and sex.
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When it comes to colorectal cancer, separating fact from fiction could save your life.
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This isn't just your grandfather's disease—prevention can begin no matter how young you are.
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Getting tested five years earlier could make a difference in detection, treatment and survival.
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Screening guidelines have changed, and timing can make all the difference in detecting cancer.
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Less invasive than the traditional method, the screening procedure still has pros and cons.
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New research supports earlier colonoscopies to reduce colorectal cancer risk.
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Men who eat the least whole foods are 30 percent more likely to develop the disease, study says.
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Treating colon cancer with surgery can damage nerves that control erectile function.
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The World Cup champion, who recently died at 82, dedicated many years to raising ED awareness.
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Research finds more vegetables, fruit and whole grains may reduce incidence by 22 percent.
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Researchers create detailed 3D maps of tumors that should yield better treatment.
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The colon and rectum are joined, but the disease's effects and treatment are distinct for each.
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People who meet certain criteria may wait longer than 10 years between screenings, a study says.
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Some of the disease's causes are in your control, but many aren't. Knowing the signs is key.
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Colonoscopy is still the gold standard procedure, but other options exist. Just get screened.
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If a doctor's visit uncovers the disease, here's how it can be overcome.
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There are a number of factors to consider in your sex life after being treated for the disease.
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Even one infection may increase the risk of the disease, according to a new study.