Would you try Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Pumpkin Purée, or Apple Blueberry Crisp? No need to feel guilty about these delicious, superfood filled, desserts. Here are some colon healthy recipes to serve up this Thanksgiving.
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After winning the Ace Bailey Award of Courage, Eddie Olczyk spoke about the challenges of surviving colon cancer, the help he received during recovery and his return to the NBC broadcasting booth.
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Laboratory tests proved what grandmas have known for years: chicken soup is excellent for your colon. As the temperature decreases outside, get comfortable inside and curl up by the fire with a bowl of deliciously, heated soup.
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These Cranberry-Oat Baked Pears are a sweet and tangy fiber-rich snack/dessert to help you reach optimal colon health.
Read MoreChemicals produced by vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli could help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer, a new study from the Francis Crick Institute shows.
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Celebrate with Us! On August 19, 2018, we will be hosting our 10th annual Boxer 500 at the Road Runners Club of America. The Boxer 500 is a 5K run/walk, 1M walk and kid’s event to raise awareness and for colorectal cancer.
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The American Cancer Society's newly updated guidelines for colon and rectal cancer screening recommend that adults at average risk get screened starting at age 45 instead of 50, as previously advised.
Read MoreAccording to a study published by cancer.gov, one of the best ways to prevent colon cancer, is to get moving! It has been said that you never forget how to ride a bike , so can you think of a better way to get started than on two wheels?
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Jimmy Kimmel recently received a unique gift for his 50th birthday: a colonoscopy. Katie Couric, who 18 years ago started the “Couric Effect” after sharing her own colonoscopy experience on the Today Show and increasing screenings by 20%, accompanied Kimmel to his procedure.
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Father Fangman discovered he had colon cancer only after turning 50 and getting the recommended screening.
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The survival rates of colorectal cancer are increasing every year. Listen to your body and get screened. Leave the stigma of colon cancer behind.
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On Monday, March 5th at 11:00am, Governor Ricketts will proclaim March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month for the State of Nebraska!
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! There are so many way you can get involved, help us spread awareness, and save lives!
A new scientific report warns that people eating a high-cholesterol diet are at an increased risk of developing colon cancer.
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In February 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. With March only a month away and with so many awareness activities, we wanted to share some of the fun ways you can get involved to help throughout the whole year!
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An 80% screening rate is achievable! As the campaign progresses and we look ahead at the upcoming year, here are the facts and statistics to know:
Did you know that colon cancer can run in families? When brothers Jerry, John, and Ted learned of their 80-year-old father’s colon cancer diagnosis in August of 2013, they decided to get screened on the same day, back-to-back. All three scans came back clear!
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Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Nebraska, colon cancer occurs more often in Nebraska than the rest of the nation, and Nebraska ranks 37th out of 50 states in screening for colon cancer?
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Looking back after the diagnosis, there were warning signs that Melodee had shrugged off: dizziness, pain the gut, and bloating
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With the holidays right around the corner, why not incorporate a yummy, colon-healthy dish? Fresh fruits and vegetables contribute to a healthy colon and can help ward off colon cancer. Here’s some produce that you’ll find at their nutritional peak (and on sale) in December to integrate into your holiday cookin’.