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.
Read MoreWould 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.
Read MoreDoctors agree that colonoscopies and mammograms save lives. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to get screened early for both cancers, which are very treatable if caught early enough.
Read MoreDietician Karen Collins shares her expert advice on shaping your diet to include multiple superfoods and an overall healthy eating pattern as the best way to help prevent cancers.
Read MoreLate summer is the perfect time to try recipes that use in-season produce, linked to colon cancer prevention with their gut-friendly nutrients!
Read MoreCheck out this great Whole-Wheat Blueberry Muffin recipe!
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreMidwest gastroenterology specialist discusses colon cancer myths around colonoscopies regarding prep, procedure, policy, and prevention.
Read MoreColon cancer survivor, Lena B., shares an update to her story four years later - and it’s good news!
Read MoreReigning Mrs. Nebraska, Jane (Rabe) Nincehelser, is using her title and her voice for a cause close to her heart.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIn this interview, Dr. Josh Evans and local radio DJ and colon cancer survivor, Crash Davis discuss the symptoms of colon cancer, why to get a colonoscopy and the impact that Covid-19 has had on screening rates. Listen to these two :60 segments to learn why getting screened for colorectal cancer is so important and how it could save your life!
Read MoreColorectal 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.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who dressed in blue on March 5!
Read MoreJoining 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.
Read MoreTry 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.
Read MoreOn December 9, 2020, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act UNANIMOUSLY! This is a huge step forward, but we aren’t done yet! The Senate still needs to pass the bill before it can go to the President for signature.
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 MoreVirtually all of these squash varieties can be found at your local grocery store or farmer’s market, and will probably start arriving in your rescued organic produce boxes soon. Just as well, these varieties are also very easy to grow on your own.
Read MoreNearly 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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