At 36, she thought she was suffering from anemia: it was stage 3 colon cancer
© Carla MitchellIn January 2021, Carla Mitchell, a 36-year-old British woman, went to her general practitioner for a health check-up. ...
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Early colon cancer: a new study blames red meat and sugar
© Shutterstock / Ground PictureColon cancer kills 18,000 people a year in France, 5 times more than road accidents. Recently, ...
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Colon cancer: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
© Shutterstock SUMMARY :Colon cancer: what symptoms?Colon cancer: how to do the screening test?Colon cancer: how is the diagnosis made?Colon ...
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Colon cancer: researchers have discovered a bacterium potentially responsible for the disease
© ShutterstockThe human gut is home to billions of bacteria responsible for our physical and mental health. But according to ...
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Colonoscopies are useless in reducing colon cancer deaths, study finds
© ShutterstockIf you have ever had to spend a colonoscopy, you know how uncomfortable the exam and its preparation can ...
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Colon cancer: what is this new treatment that makes tumors regress by 95%?
© ShutterstockThis new discovery triggered the applause of a room full of oncologists, researchers and industrialists, gathered in Paris for ...
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Nitrites and cured meats: a report confirms the risk of colon cancer
© ShutterstockE249 (potassium nitrite), E250 (sodium nitrite), E251 (sodium nitrate) and E252 (potassium nitrate) are food additives that belong to ...
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Parkinson’s: a colon biopsy to establish a diagnosis
In their study, published in the journal PLoS One on Sept. 14, the researchers identified the same abnormalities in patient ...
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7 frequently asked questions about the colon cancer home test
MDL doctor: 'You don't notice anything from bowel cancer for a long time' If you are between 55 and 75 ...
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It is possible to follow the spread of cancer cells in the colon
Researchers are now able to make the malignant cells fluorescent, which allows them to follow their journey inside the intestine.Colorectal ...
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Why more and more people are getting colon tattoos
Used by more and more surgeons, the colon tattoo becomes commonplace and perfected. Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL The colon is the ...
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Diverticulitis: new indications in its management
In the United States, a group of scientists pleads for changes in the diagnosis, but also in the treatment of ...
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A little coffee to digest!
An analysis of nearly 200 studies on coffee concludes that it has a very positive effect on digestion. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Irritable colon: is hydrotherapy effective?
Colon hydrotherapy, very similar to the enema of yesteryear, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Problem: according to scientists, it ...
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Colon cancer: heredity does not only concern first-degree relatives
When a person is diagnosed with colon cancer, their grandchildren, cousins, aunts and uncles are also at higher risk. THE ...
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Pope Francis has left the hospital: what is he suffering from?
Pope Francis spent ten days in hospital in Rome for a colon operation. THE ESSENTIAL In 80% of cases, diverticulitis ...
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A semi-autonomous robot to facilitate colonoscopies
Thanks to advances in technology, it is now possible to do robot-assisted colonoscopies. This new process, coupled with smaller cameras, ...
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Irritable bowel syndrome: why certain foods increase pain?
A study carried out on mice proves that the consumption of certain foods aggravates abdominal pain. THE ESSENTIAL Toulouse researchers ...
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Colorectal cancer is not just for the elderly
In the United States, colorectal cancer affects an increasingly young population. THE ESSENTIAL In the United States, the median age ...
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Colorectal cancer: testing treatments with 3D mini-tumors
Researchers from the Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris are interested in patients with colorectal cancer, in treatment failure. In a ...
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Ban nitrites in charcuterie to limit colon and stomach cancers
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, La ligue contre le cancer, Yuka and Foodwatch are calling for a ban ...
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Colonoscopy at 50: Will Smith sets an example in video
Colonoscopy, which detects the risk of colon cancer, is strongly recommended for anyone over the age of 50. To support ...
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Scientists from 34 countries team up to fight ulcerative colitis
The international study, conducted on more than 700 patients, demonstrates that the new drug is much more effective in treating ...
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Breast and colon cancers: at what stage are they diagnosed?
©GettyThe first conclusions show that 60% of breast cancers, 44% of colon cancers and 47% of rectal cancers are diagnosed ...
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Singer Daniel Lévi says he has colon cancer
The singer Daniel Lévi, revealed by the musical The ten commandments, announced to suffer from colon cancer. Singer Daniel Lévi ...
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Obesity: losing weight also reduces the risk of developing colon cancer
© ShutterstockSeveral studies have shown that obesity and being overweight increase the risk of colorectal cancer. A new study from ...
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USA: A woman becomes disabled after drinking a liter of soy sauce
While she was thinking of "purging" her colon, a 39-year-old American suffered a cardiac arrest after drinking a liter of ...
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Colon cancer: beware of overweight during childhood
© ThinkstockThe boys in overweight Adults are more at risk of developing colon cancer than those who are thinner. However, ...
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Colon cancer: diet drinks increase chances of survival
Consuming "drinks with sweeteners" increases the chances of survival of patients with stage III colon cancer, according to a new ...
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Colon hydrotherapy: how does a bowel enema work?
© Getty ImagesColon hydrotherapy is a gentle method that works by soaking, not washing or squeezing. "We use a device ...
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