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Colon Cancer

Personalized care may prevent overscreening for colorectal cancer in older adults

Colorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many people don’t realize that the benefits of screening for this type of cancer aren’t always the same for older adults.

Immunotherapy saves stage 4 colon cancer patient

After learning she had stage 4 colon cancer, Kat Forsythe came to the Rogel Cancer Center. Given her tumor type, she choose immunotherapy for her treatment and credits it with saving her life.

Women Should Screen for Both Colorectal and Cervical Cancer

This research emphasizes the harms of making colorectal cancer screening independent from cervical cancer screening instead of linking them together as part of important preventative care.

A Colon Cancer Survivor's Journey

Jennifer Watson’s cancer journey illustrates the importance of advocating for your health and partnering with a care team you trust. By embracing her love of exercise, she used it to help her through colon cancer treatment and proved she was unstoppable.