Archives: June 2019

• Why Certain Cancers Are Becoming More Common

  June 24, 2019
  Whether it affects a colleague, neighbor, or loved one, cancer is so common such that nearly everyone knows of an individual diagnosed with it. While scientists continue to discover new treatments, cancer continues to affect the lives of millions every year. Sadly, certain cancer types are becoming more prevalent, and cancer experts are making efforts to establish the cause...read more

• How Experts Use the Latest Techniques to Diagnose and Treat Colorectal Cancer

  June 13, 2019
  Colorectal cancer is estimated to affect approximately 146,000 people in the United States in 2019. The cancer occurs when the rectum or colon’s inner lining grows abnormal cells. Patients with colorectal cancer exhibit common symptoms, such as: Rectal bleeding Abdominal or rectal pain Mucus, at times mixed with blood Constant urge to go to the bathroom Continued change in bowel habits The techniques used for...read more