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'They saved my life': Mom shares her colon cancer journey to save others

Every year, over 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer, highlighting a trend in younger patients.
Sheree Patty Goering, diagnosed with stage three colon cancer at 48, emphasizes that early detection saved her life and urges screenings.
Doctor Tahir Latif states that cases of colon cancer in patients under 50 are on the rise, indicating a concerning trend.
The American Cancer Society lowered the recommended age for a colonoscopy from 50 to 45 to address rising cases, particularly in patients under 50.

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Ask A Specialist: Colonoscopy Excuses

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and those 45 years and older should consider getting screened for colon cancer. There is a long list of excuses and reasons for putting off the inconvenient procedure, but Dr. Nour Hamade, gastroenterologist at the Queen’s Medical Center, explained how these excuses could be hazardous to your health. Ask A Specialist: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Excuse #1: I feel fine and…

7 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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He had intestinal discomfort. What the doctors discovered in his abdomen

Dumitru, a 70-year-old man, had been struggling with abdominal and intestinal discomfort for years. However, the doctors he consulted were unable to establish the correct diagnosis. One day, through a recommendation, the man scheduled a consultation with Dr. Eliza Gangone, chief physician of general surgery at SANADOR Clinical Hospital. Following the consultation, the doctor recommended several investigations, including a colonoscopy, an MRI, an…

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'They saved my life': Mom shares her colon cancer journey to save others

In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a mom is sharing her cancer story.

8 days ago·Louisville, United States

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News Briefs: Early colon cancer screening saved life of Anaconda woman

Briefs in Butte and the surrounding area include the Business of Burials and March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

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Key colon cancer symptoms by woman with Stage 4 diagnosis initially dismissed by doctor as piles

She was told it was nothing to worry about and that she was ‘overreacting' before discovering she had Stage 4 cancer.

9 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Northwell Health Partners With Westchester County to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening During Awareness Month - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Northwell Health proudly joined Westchester County leaders in a news conference to advocate for increased colorectal cancer screening and prevention. The event, held on March 5, 2025, was led by Westchester County Executive Kenneth Jenkins and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler, with Northwell Health’s distinguished experts Dr. Parul J. Shukla and Dr. Christine Molmenti, in attendance to h…

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