Hundreds of families joined us on Sunday, August 18 at Werner Park for the 16th annual Boxer 500. See photos and race results here!
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Enjoy this easy, colon-healthy recipe of Refined Bean Soup.
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Hundreds of families joined us on Sunday, August 21 at Werner Park for the 14th annual Boxer 500. Guests were encouraged to put on their favorite pair of boxer shorts and run or walk in the name of fighting back against colon cancer.
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On Sunday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., CrossFit Hydro will host the 9th annual Rhonda’s Burpee Challenge, where teams of two complete 224 burpees in 20 minutes to raise awareness and funds for colon cancer prevention.
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The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force has teamed up with the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) and several area health organizations to heighten awareness of lifesaving colon cancer screening during Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Dress in Blue Day on Friday, March 4.
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It may not get as much press as many other types of cancer, but colon cancer can be very deadly, particularly if you follow a diet that raises your risk of developing it. Unlike many other types of cancer, diet is a crucial part of colon cancer because the part of the body affected is a critical part of the digestive process.
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Late summer is the perfect time to try recipes that use in-season produce, linked to colon cancer prevention with their gut-friendly nutrients!
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After putting off her annual exams for 7 years, Deb is grateful that she paid attention to a subtle sign of colon cancer that she could have ignored.
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Midwest gastroenterology specialist discusses colon cancer myths around colonoscopies regarding prep, procedure, policy, and prevention.
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Colon cancer survivor, Lena B., shares an update to her story four years later - and it’s good news!
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Reigning Mrs. Nebraska, Jane (Rabe) Nincehelser, is using her title and her voice for a cause close to her heart.
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I tried ignoring the signs for so long. I thought, “I’m healthy, I eat well and exercise regularly, and I don’t have a family history of colon cancer - these tests can wait until I have insurance.” But I was wrong.
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Colorectal cancer is a silent killer. Symptoms may not appear until after the cancer has spread and become difficult to treat. However, by testing people without symptoms (screening), most colorectal cancers can be prevented or found early, when treatable. Yes, colon cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable. But we must get in the game if we want to be on the winning team.
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Joining Mike Hogan in a two-part “Live & Local” discussion is Dr. Josh Evans.
Dr. Evans specializes in gastroenterology and is the President of the Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force, the nonprofit organization behind the "Dress in Blue Day NE" and Colon Cancer Awareness efforts.
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Try this recipe for Tex-Mex Sorghum Chili to incorporate more whole grains into your diet. It’s best to include more whole grains, like sorghum, in your meals to fill your diet with fiber, as fiber is linked to reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.
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Nearly 18,000 people under the age of 50 will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year in the United States, said Rebecca Siegel, M.P.H., of the American Cancer Society. But the disease is still relatively rare, affecting far less than 1% of younger adults.
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"We have so many drugs to treat cancer, but almost none to prevent it," says Gunaje. "Cancer is not going away, so we need to find ways to prevent it.” A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease.
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Doctors agree: Colonoscopies and mammograms save lives. Here, we give an overview of screening guidelines and the reasons why these two cancer screenings are so important.
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In the wake of Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer at age 43, many people have questions about the disease, especially about the risk of colon cancer in younger people. Here’s what is known and what experts recommend.
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"We have so many drugs to treat cancer, but almost none to prevent it," says Gunaje. "Cancer is not going away, so we need to find ways to prevent it.” A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease.
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