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All Colon Cancer Special Reports
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In the Pipeline: Biomarkers for Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Few other medical exams elicit the same 'Do I really have to do this?' reaction as screening tests for colorectal cancer. But what if there were a blood test that made learning whether you have colorectal cancer or are at high risk for getting it as simple as finding out whether you have high cholesterol? Attitudes toward colorectal cancer screening would undoubtedly change -- so, too, would the ability to prevent colorectal cancer or to… More...
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Flat Colon Lesions: Cause for Concern?
If you asked a group of doctors what they were looking for when they performed a colonoscopy, most would probably describe a typical polyp -- a protruding pink growth that looks like a cauliflower on a stalk. But a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that doctors need to have something else in mind as well: a lesion that is flat or even slightly depressed. … More...
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Making Your Colonoscopy Count
What makes a good colonoscopy? A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that not all doctors use the same degree of care when they look for adenomatous polyps (those that have a risk of developing into colon cancer). In fact, some doctors were four times better than others at finding these adenomas. … More...
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Coping With the Mental Side Effects of Chemotherapy
You were warned: Be prepared for the possibility of nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss while undergoing chemotherapy. But you were probably not told about that unsettling state of fuzzy thinking, difficulty focusing, and memory loss that you've been experiencing. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins discusses chemobrain -- and provides nine tips to help you cope. More...
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Surviving the Emotional Aftershock of Colorectal Cancer
Cancer changes everything. At first, the focus is on the physical disease and the many decisions around treatment. In that harried time, the psychological and emotional effects of having colon or rectal cancer may not even be on the agenda. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins reviews professional resources to help you cope emotionally with colorectal cancer. … More...
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How Old Is Too Old for Colorectal Cancer Surgery?
When a reasonably healthy octogenarian gets a diagnosis of colon cancer, the issue of age is bound to come up. How old is too old for colon cancer surgery? What are the risks? What kind of recovery and quality of life can the very elderly expect afterward? Is it worth it? Johns Hopkins explores these questions and others in this Special Report. … More...
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Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Colon Cancer
Johns Hopkins specialists discuss eight complementary therapies to ease symptoms of colon cancer.
The truth: There is no 'natural cancer cure,' and so-called therapies based on that claim have injured many cancer patients -- either directly, because of dangerous 'treatments,' or indirectly, by keeping them from using methods validated by solid research. … More...
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Time for Your Colonoscopy? Here are 9 Tips To Make It Easier
Colonoscopy is the 'gold standard' for finding and removing precancerous polyps and colon cancers. But many people delay colonoscopy because of the uncomfortable pre-exam preparation. In this Health Alert Johns Hopkins provides practical advice to help you make the best of this necessary test.
There may be a few jokes about colonoscopy, but what you need to do to ensure the doctor a clear view of your colon is not funny: You will have to drink… More...
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Colon Cancer Glossary
This Colon Cancer Glossary is derived from The Johns Hopkins White Paper: Colon Cancer. The White Paper gives you the latest information on colorectal cancer, a highly treatable cancer if caught in its early stages. More...
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