New Software Reduces Radiation from Virtual Colonoscopy

Computer software designed to sharpen blurry images makes lower radiation doses possible for abdominal CT scanning, including CT colonography.so-called virtual colonoscopy.

The new technology may lessen fears of excessive radiation exposure during CT colonography screening and make it safer and more acceptable to patients.

In a study of CT colonography, using the software let radiologists cut the amount of radiation in half and still get images that were as good as those seen at full strength. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on June 23rd, 2010
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It All Starts With Mom

C3 would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.

Mothers have always played a major role at C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition. Their work with C3 is driven by their passion to create a cancer-free world for their children.

Take a moment this Mother’s Day to honor or remember your mother or a mother close to you that has been affected by colorectal cancer.

Your generosity will help prevent, treat, and finally beat this terrible cancer killer.

Posted by Ben Basloe on May 9th, 2010
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Miss Harry’s Live Colonoscopy? You Can See It Now.

Harry Smith’s Early Show colonoscopy is being replayed on CBS.com.

You can watch Harry and Katie Couric the day before the test discuss the prep and talk about saving lives by finding polyps. This morning, Katie is in the procedure room with Harry and the medical staff.

Dr. Mark Pochapin demonstrates how the colonoscope works to view the colon, snare polyps if they are found, and remove them.

As Dr. Pochapin withdraws the scope, Harry is awake but comfortable, talking and asking questions.  Dr. Pochapin explains what he is seeing on the video monitor in Harry’s colon.

Afterwards, Harry said, “Piece of cake!  You have a tremendous peace of mind.”

Katie says, “Do it for the people you love.”

Posted by Kate Murphy on March 10th, 2010
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Tags: colonoscopy, Early Show, Harry Smith, Katie Couric

GI Specialists Reduce Risk of Cancer after Clear Colonoscopy

After a negative colonoscopy, there is a significantly reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer if the exam was done by a gastroenterologist. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on March 2nd, 2010
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Tags: colonoscopy, colorectal cancer risk

Patient Power Radio Features Colon Cancer This Week

All this week,  colorectal cancer is the theme for PatientPowerRadio.Org.

Patient Power Radio will be streaming replays of popular Patient Power radio programs focused on colorectal cancer round the clock from March

Listen Andrew Schorr interview colorectal cancer experts and survivors from March 1st through March 5th in celebration of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on March 1st, 2010
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Tags: colorectal cancer awareness, colorectal cancer education