The 7th Annual Rhonda’s Burpee Challenge is scheduled for July, 19 2020! The intense cardio fitness challenge takes place at CrossFit Hydro PLUS several other Omaha gyms. This event is in honor of head coach and owner Justin VanBeek’s mother, Rhonda, who lost her battle with colon cancer in 2014.
Read MoreYour colon is a key player in your digestive system, which processes and delivers nutrients throughout your body to keep you strong and healthy. As such, eating well and maintaining a nutritious diet is one of the best ways you can prepare for and recover from colon cancer treatments. Here are some key tips for building a diet plan that will help you keep your colon in the best shape possible before and after treatment.
Read MoreThe American Cancer Society provided us with an infographic and other important information about COVID-19 and cancer patients.
Read MoreA paper recently published examined the relationship between vitamin D levels and colorectal cancer risk. This new study, entitled “Circulating Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Risk: An International Pooling Project of 17 Cohorts” was funded by the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute and the National Cancer Institute.
Read More“The best foods we can consume for colon health are fresh fruits and vegetables. High-fiber foods keep the colon cleaned out and help prevent colon cancer from developing,”…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 outbreak is still fairly new, so doctors do not have a lot of specific information on this coronavirus for cancer patients. But they do have a lot of information regarding the risk of infections in general for cancer patients.
Read MoreRead about Kim’s story of survival. 17 years and counting!
Read MoreNebraska resident, Stephen H. shares his story of survival.
Read MoreSurvivor Story: Brittney W. of Omaha tells her survivor story…
Read MoreBy dressing in blue, you increase awareness of this epidemic and further our work— as well as honor all who are affected by colorectal cancer.
Read More"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.
Read MoreWill Smith thought that his vlogging adventures would be hilarious, but the actor told Ellen DeGeneres that his colonoscopy vlog ended up being more serious.
Read MoreAs a gastroenterologist, Will Bulsiewicz, MD, sees patients with gut health issues that run the gamut, ranging from people who find themselves heading to the restroom not enough—or the opposite, way too often. Despite the wide range of probs, his solution almost always comes back to one major nutrient:
Read MoreDo you know the facts when it comes to colon cancer? As the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, we're here to help shine a light on important statistics that everyone should know.
Read MoreAndie didn't have any symptoms to "write home about," but knew she wasn't feeling normal. She persisted as an advocate for her own healthcare and only then did she discover she had colon cancer.
Read MoreEveryone knows that Halloween candy is damaging for your teeth, but not many realize what sweets can do to your digestive system. To expand awareness of the pitfalls, here is a review of popular candies and recommended healthy alternatives.
Read MoreDoctors 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.
Read MoreWhile many people are aware of the benefits of getting screened, they may need a little encouragement from their family and friends to follow through. You can play a significant role in your loved one’s health by providing that support.
Read MoreHealthCentral compiled a list of 10 antioxidant-rich juice recipes. Incorporating these into your daily diet can help to increase your fruit and vegetable intake in an effort to reduce your risk of cancer.
Read MoreThe 11th Annual 500 Walk/Run for Colon Cancer was canceled Sunday morning. Heavy rain and lightning posed safety concerns for the event that was held by Werner Park.
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