People who ate the most trans fats were almost twice as likely to have colorectal adenomas found when they had a colonoscopy. Read the rest of this entry »

Drinking increases risk for colorectal cancer, but the type of alcoholic drinks don’t appear to make a difference.  Instead, danger seems to come from the alcohol itself rather than other ingredients.

In the Netherlands Cohort Study on diet and cancer,  alcohol consumption and specific alcoholic drinks were studied for more 2,300 people who had colon or rectal cancer. Compared to people who did not drink at all, there was a 30 percent increase in colorectal cancer among people who had 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2009 Colondar is available now on the Colon Club website. Thirteen colon and rectal cancer survivors, all diagnosed under the age of 50, pose with their surgical scars to raise awareness of colorectal cancer.

Pictures and personal stories of all the Colondar models are online.  Colondars can be purchased for $16.50, which includes mailing. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2008 nearly 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 15,500 will die.

Sometimes called the disease that whispers, ovarian cancer symptoms are often not recognized until its late stages when it is most deadly.  Found early, ovarian cancer is 90 percent curable but most cases are found after the cancer is already advanced.

President Bush has proclaimed September 2008 ass National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  During September, advocates will be working to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, let women know about its symptoms, and work toward early detection and effective treatment. Read the rest of this entry »