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Preventable, treatable & beatable
April 18, 2023
Preventable, treatable & beatable
If you have people in your life who you love, you do not want to cause them unnecessary and undue stress. This is something that I try to live my life by.
March 28, 2023
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death; highly preventable
Colon and rectal cancer are common — together, they are the second-leading cause of cancer death. They are serious cancers but they are also highly preventable, according to colorectal surgeon Dr. Jeremy Lipman. "Overall, colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and if detected early, it's also one of the most curable types of cancer," said Lipman, ...
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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.
Colorectal cancer
March 07, 2023
Colorectal cancer
Awareness months, weeks, and days help to bring a greater understanding of illnesses and issues that affect people. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and serves to get people aware of what colon cancer is, how it can be prevented and how it can be treated.
On the pulse of men's health
February 21, 2023
On the pulse of men's health
One of the top reasons men should want to know where they stand health-wise is that a high percentage of the causes of death across the board are caused by preventable diseases, according to a doctor. Good health, he said, is not done only for the individual's sake, but also for the sake of the people they love.
March 28, 2022
Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method Is Right for You?
Colorectal cancer (or colon cancer) can be deadly — but early screenings by detecting colon cancer earlier than ever before are saving lives in The Bahamas. And although a colonoscopy is the gold standard in cancer screenings, it’s not the only method to detect this disease.
So what is colorectal cancer? First of all, your colon is a key part of your digestive system. It is the longest part...
March 15, 2022
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - HOW TO PREVENT COLORECTAL CANCER
Colorectal cancer, often referred to as colon cancer, affects both men and women and is the third most common cancer in The Bahamas. It is also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Bahamas. More than 49 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2020 — and that’s just in The Bahamas. That’s a lot of people for such a small population. Though, what may surprise you mor...
Former M.P. Pierre Dupuch Makes Additional Comments on Proposed Rock Mining in Andros' Fresh Water Lens!
July 03, 2020
Former M.P. Pierre Dupuch Makes Additional Comments on Proposed Rock Mining in Andros' Fresh Water Lens!
Some have said that your opinion of the Andros project should be reserved until all that is proposed comes out...This sounds like the doctor who, when getting you ready for a colonoscopy, says...
Early detection and polyp removal save lives
March 17, 2020
Early detection and polyp removal save lives
With Bahamians riveted by the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and The Bahamas recording its first case among the 174,995 worldwide confirmed cases, Dr. Amaresh Hombal reminds people to not be so focused on the one disease to the exclusion of all else...
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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