colon cancer

The hospital did not reveal the amount of the "major investment" provided to its foundation by John and Susan Sykes, whose names will go on the new center, part of the TGH Cancer Institute.

As more local young adults are being diagnosed with early onset cancers, such as colorectal, scientists are searching for answers as to why it's happening.

On this episode, leading experts and survivors discuss the third most common cancer diagnosed worldwide.

Central Florida colorectal cancer specialists agree with a national study that their patients are younger.

The study reports a mere 18% reduction in colorectal cancer among participants "invited" to get a colonoscopy. But more than half "invited" never showed up for the procedure.

A prominent Tallahassee oncologist hopes more people - particularly those at-risk - will be motivated to seek colorectal screenings.

A statement posted to the actor's Twitter on Friday said Boseman had battled colon cancer for the last four years.

Colonoscopy has long been the gold standard for colon cancer screening. Now gastroenterologists say the quick, inexpensive, noninvasive FIT test is a good option for people not willing to go there.

Most screening tests for colon cancer are covered by insurance. But if the results are positive, patients may require a diagnostic colonoscopy that may not be fully paid for by insurance.

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