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Whitney F. Jones |
Colon Cancer And Polyps: What You Need To Know It would surprise many to learn that colon cancer is the third leading cause of death by cancer in American men.   |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2002
Bradford J. Wood |
Virtual Endoscopy: A Promising New Technology Advanced processing of helical computed tomographic data sets permits three-dimensional and virtual endoscopic models. Such models are noninvasive and require minimal patient preparation, making them ideal for screening. |
Nurse Practitioner
December 2008
Darlene P. Peters |
Colon Cancer Screening: Recommendations and Barriers to Patient Participation Advanced practice nurses and nurse researchers can play a vital role in improving colon cancer screening among patients. |
Nursing
April 2009
Colwell & Gordon |
Helping patients combat colon cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States. In 2008, about 148,810 people received this diagnosis and an estimated 49,960 died of the disease. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002
Michael Pignone & Bernard Levin |
Recent Developments in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention New information provides further support for efforts to increase the use of colorectal cancer screening and prevention services in adults older than 50 years. |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2010
Neil Savage |
Medical Imagers Lower the Dose Radiation-lowering techniques were in the works even before studies showed a danger from CT scans and exposure to ionizing radiation. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Men's Health Screening Guide Use this men's health screening schedule to stay in top health. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001
Thomas J. Zuber |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy remains a common tool used for the periodic screening of colorectal cancer. Most organizations recommend screening at three- to five-year intervals beginning at age 50 for persons with average risk... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005 |
Health Care After Cancer Treatment An informative patient hand-out on follow-up cancer care. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001 |
Cancer Screening Guidelines Faced with the broad, and sometimes conflicting, range of recommendations for cancer screening, family physicians must determine the most reasonable and up-to-date method of screening... |
Wired
Thomas Goetz |
Why Early Detection Is the Best Way to Beat Cancer By getting regular blood tests, doctors may be able to diagnose cancer early, giving the patient a 90 percent chance of survival. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2005 |
Diverticular Disease: What You Should Know A patient guide to the disease, its diagnosis, and prognosis. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2011
Brian Orelli |
Falling Into the Zaltrap Lung cancer out, colon cancer in phase 3 clinical trial for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' new drug. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
2008 Medical Science Developments Here are some 2008 medical science developments that might just yield the next big breakthrough. |
AskMen.com
November 23, 2003
Martin Selby |
Medical Checkups: What To Examine Although many men tend to avoid doctors like the plague, here are some health issues you might want a doctor to check out. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Quantum Sufficit A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that computed tomographic (CT) virtual colonoscopy is comparable to optical colonoscopy in detecting colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic average-risk adults. |
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Craft & Prahlow |
From Fecal Impaction to Colon Perforation The authors present the case of an elderly, nonverbal nursing home resident with dementia who developed fecal impaction, despite interventions such as enema. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
If It Works for Breast Cancer... Studies are under way to see if promising strategies used against breast cancer can be used to fight other killers, such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer. |
BusinessWeek
March 8, 2004
Arlene Weintraub |
And When ImClone's Drug Doesn't Work... Physicians have greeted ImClone Systems Inc.'s (IMCL ) cancer drug, Erbitux, with a mixture of glee and grim realism. The drug dramatically shrinks colon tumors in some patients. But in others, it has little effect -- and no one knows why. |
Managed Care
March 2007
Martin Sipkoff |
Managing Cancer Treatment Begins Before Diagnosis Health plans are increasingly involved in promoting the lifestyle changes that help their members avoid cancer, and are increasingly involved in clinical trials if prevention fails. |
Science News
April 7, 2001
Janet Raloff |
A different GI link to colon cancers According to some studies, carbs with a low glycemic index (GI)---meaning that they are digested slowly---reduce a person's risk of heart disease and obesity through an as yet unidentified mechanism linked to their effects on insulin, and may offer protection against colon cancer... |
Chemistry World
April 21, 2011
David Barden |
RNA analysis raises hopes of early cancer diagnosis An improved method for diagnosing colorectal cancer without using invasive techniques has been developed by scientists in China. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001 |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?... What are the benefits of flexible sigmoidoscopy?... Who should have the procedure?... How do I prepare for the procedure?... |
BusinessWeek
January 30, 2006
Catherine Arnst |
Going Broke To Stay Alive Rising prices for cancer treatments are making patients - and doctors - balk. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005
Sunga et al. |
Care of Cancer Survivors Cancer survivors are at increased risk for recurrence of their original malignancy. Surveillance following curative cancer treatment generally includes interval history and physical examinations every six months for five years. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2001
John L. Pfenninger |
Common Anorectal Conditions: Part II. Lesions Patients with a wide variety of anorectal lesions present to family physicians. Most can be successfully managed in the office setting. A high index of suspicion for cancer should be maintained... |
Nursing
November 2008
Michael W. Day |
Fight Back Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease It takes guts to live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, both of which can take a heavy toll on their victims. Find out how to help your patient tame the attacks. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2005
Salzman & Lillie |
Diverticular Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Although the pathogenic mechanisms of diverticular disease are poorly understood, they are clearly related to complex interactions of colon structure, intestinal motility, diet, and genetic features. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2001
John L. Pfenninger |
Common Anorectal Conditions: Part I. Symptoms and Complaints Anorectal symptoms and complaints are common and may be caused by a wide spectrum of conditions... |
BusinessWeek
June 21, 2004
Catherine Arnst |
Cancer Superdrugs, Costly Side Effects New therapies are extending lives, but the prices could weigh down the nation. Oncologists, pharmaceutical companies, and the government will have to focus on the best way to lower prices for these drugs. |
Salon.com
June 8, 2000
Howie Gordon |
Journey to the center of my bottom Having a camera shoved up my rectum was not the way I wanted to celebrate my 50th year. |
