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Colon cancer can be beaten
March 29, 2016
Colon cancer can be beaten
Colorectal cancer begins as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum, called a polyp, and some types of polyps over time can change into cancer if left undetected and treated.
Elections soon come
February 03, 2016
Elections soon come
Dear Editor,
The prime minister fools no one with his rhetoric in Parliament that his push for NHI has nothing to do with the PLP wining the next election.
Shades of blue
November 03, 2014
Shades of blue
Of cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. But, according the CDC, it does not have to be, as screening can find precancerous polyps -- abnormal growths in the colon or rectum -- so they can be removed before turning into canc...
Raising the colon cancer awareness
July 07, 2015
Raising the colon cancer awareness
In a unique fundraising effort, the SMB Care Foundation will host the SMB Flicks fundraiser, during which guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind night at the cinema featuring one short film and one feature film chosen by award-winning filmmaker Kareem Mortimer at The Cinema at The Island House.
Empowering women's choices for good health
June 16, 2015
Empowering women's choices for good health
On average, women tend to be better about seeking medical attention than men when they don't feel well
A misdiagnosis that could have proved fatal
March 17, 2015
A misdiagnosis that could have proved fatal
Terrell Cleare, 44, is a survivor of a disease that is almost 100 percent avoidable -- colon cancer.
March 10, 2015
Colon cancer -- the disease that is almost 100 percent avoidable
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most common in The Bahamas behind breast cancer and prostate cancer.
What You Can Do To Catch Colon Cancer Early
March 24, 2023
What You Can Do To Catch Colon Cancer Early
The topic of colorectal cancer consistently remains in the news, given that an American Cancer Society study found the disease has become more common in younger adults under the age of 50.
More colon cancer awareness needed
November 12, 2014
More colon cancer awareness needed
Dear Editor,
I read with interest Marcus Coopers' article in a recent edition of The Nassau Guardian, in which he advises that his two-year study identified about 25 people under 50 afflicted by colon cancer, and a total of 129 new cases.
I'm not sure if this small number warrants a nationwide screening process, but certainly the public needs more awareness.
Awareness could be enhanced by a proces...
The impact of colon cancer in The Bahamas
October 21, 2014
The impact of colon cancer in The Bahamas
Colon cancer is the fourth most common cause of death from cancer worldwide. In The Bahamas, colon cancer is the third most common malignancy in both males and females. It represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and is an important public health concern.
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancers. Colon cancer screening allows the detection and removal of colon...
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