Category: Colorectal Cancer

young 20-something woman shops in the produce aisle of the grocery store

October 23, 2024

What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer

Rates are on the rise for people younger than 55.

Colorectal Cancer

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male clinician wearing personal protective equipment places a tube of blood in a rack with other tubes

August 5, 2024

New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know

While less invasive, the test doesn’t replace colonoscopies.

Colon Health, Colorectal Cancer, Digestive Health

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UNC Health patient Sherri Rollins with her family

August 15, 2023

Cancer Survivor Says ‘Be Your Own Advocate’—Here’s How

In the face of a bleak situation, Sherri Rollins kept fighting for the best care.

Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories

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UNC Health colon cancer patient Greg Meddlin with his family standing on a front porch

March 30, 2022

Facing Colon Cancer at 42

Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.

Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories

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man wearing hospital gown, facing wall

February 28, 2022

5 Reasons to Get a Colonoscopy

Colonoscopies aren’t as bad as you think—and they can save your life.

Colon Health, Colorectal Cancer, Digestive Health, Gastroenterology

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September 5, 2018

Can You Really Poop in a Box to Prevent Colon Cancer?

Here’s what you need to know about the at-home colon cancer detection test Cologuard.

Colorectal Cancer

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eraser marked "45" erasing the number 50

September 3, 2018

American Cancer Society Updates Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

If you’re 45 and thought you had a few more years before needing to schedule a colonoscopy, think again.

Colon Health, Colorectal Cancer

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