Colon Cancer: Lessons from a Loving Caregiver
It is often experiences hitting close to home that inspire us to advocate for causes we believe in. Whether it’s a family member succumbing to an illness or passion stemming from a personal experience,...
View ArticleRaising colon cancer awareness: Live from the Mercer Island 1/2 Marathon
Jennifer Huang is a 37-year-old middle school librarian who is fighting advanced colon cancer. She has two little boys. It was late in the pregnancy with her second child when she was not feeling well...
View ArticleThe Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer death in America, but it is also the most preventable cancer out there. This episode of Patient Power discusses the...
View ArticleColon Cancer Update: ASCO 2007
Dr. Anthony Back joins Andrew from the 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago for an exciting update on colon cancer research. Dr. Back is an affiliate member of the...
View ArticleColon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer, commonly referred to as colorectal cancer, is known for being very sneaky. With little to no symptoms displayed in the early stages, patients are left with no forewarning. As the third...
View ArticleMetastatic Colon Cancer: Targeting Stem Cells for Longer Life
On this episode of Patient Power, renowned expert Dr. Edward Lin and three remarkable patients, Susan Johnson, Kay Bartlett, and Tiffany Heigle, join Andrew for a revealing discussion on advancements...
View ArticlePrevention of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting both men and women. This type of cancer, in many cases, is hereditary. Joining this Patient Power...
View ArticleTreatment of Colon Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer: Are We Making Progress?
The approach to gastrointestinal carcinomas treatment has changed significantly in recent years as a result of refinements in surgical therapy and adjustments to the timing of chemotherapy and...
View ArticleVirtual Colonoscopy
Screening for colon cancer is your best weapon in the fight against this disease. Virtual colonoscopy is less invasive and faster than standard colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. In this Patient...
View ArticleAdvances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Colon and rectal cancer can usually be successfully cured when detected early. New research has created even more options for fighting this disease while increasing the quality of life for survivors....
View ArticleAdvances in Appendiceal Cancers
UPDATE: Should "Hot Chemo" be used for more advanced cancers? Read this recent article by The New York Times. Appendiceal cancer is very rare, so rare in fact, it’s considered a one in a million cancer...
View ArticleColorectal Cancer: A Treatable and Often Preventable Malignancy
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it's also one of the most preventable cancers. Screening for colorectal cancer is one of the best preventive measures...
View ArticleASCO Update: The Latest Research for Gastrointestinal Cancers
Hear about breaking news out of ASCO's 2010 Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium and what it means for the management of GI malignancies like colon cancer.
View ArticleSurveilling Hereditary Colon Cancer
A family history of colon cancer is a very important risk assessment factor. Learn what first-degree relatives diagnosed with colon cancer means for screening guidelines and surveillance for other...
View ArticleColon Cancer vs. Rectal Cancer: What is the difference?
What's the difference between rectal and colon cancer? How does treatment vary? On this episode of Patient Power, sponsored by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), Dr. Karen Horvath helps to...
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