Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms
- March 29, 2023
More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society.
Managing Common Side Effects of Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- March 28, 2023
Going through colorectal cancer treatment can bring several different side effects – some easier to manage than others. We hope this will help you understand more about the most common treatment side…
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer
- March 15, 2023
I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned?
What Is a At Home Colon Cancer Test and What Do Stool Samples Tell You?
- March 1, 2023
An At Home Colon Cancer Test (fecal occult blood test), also referred to as an FOBT, is a type of screening that checks for the presence of blood in a stool sample.
Preventing colon cancer with screening, early detection
- March 7, 2022
This content is courtesy of Mayo Clinic, the No. 1 hospital in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Minnesota Oncology is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This relationship…
When Should You Start Screening for Colorectal Cancer?
- June 1, 2021
If you’re of a “certain age,” you may already know how important regular screenings are in the fight to prevent cancer. Colorectal cancer screenings are especially important if you’re over the age of…