http://coloncancer.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Colon Cancer GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-30T06:08:13Z Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:08:13 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/07/02/new-colon-cancer-research.htm Sifting through colon cancer research can feel like a waste of time. It takes forever to find a study that's relevant, and you often can't access it once you finally... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/07/02/new-colon-cancer-research.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:46:22 +0000 2008-07-02T05:46:22Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/30/question-of-the-week.htm If we're lucky, the challenges we face teach us lessons we can pass on to others who are experiencing a similar situation. Each week, I ask readers to consider a... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/30/question-of-the-week.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:08:13 +0000 2008-06-30T06:08:13Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/28/no-more-chemo.htm From the Colon Cancer Forum: My oncologist agreed with me this week -- the gain ain't worth the pain any more. There's less than a five percent chance that further... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/28/no-more-chemo.htm Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:14:17 +0000 2008-06-28T06:14:17Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/25/is-your-potential-surgeon-board-certified.htm It's best if the person who operates on your colon is a board-certified colorectal surgeon rather than a general surgeon. Why? Because board-certified colorectal surgeons are able to focus on... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/25/is-your-potential-surgeon-board-certified.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:21:27 +0000 2008-06-25T06:21:27Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/21/advice-for-the-under-30-crowd.htm The Colon Cancer Forum is full of posts from people under 30 who have potential colon cancer symptoms. The main questions they ask are whether it's possible for them to... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/21/advice-for-the-under-30-crowd.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:23:53 +0000 2008-06-21T06:23:53Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/14/thanks-for-your-responsiveness.htm A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog entitled Anyone Have Experience with 5-FU and Leucovorin? I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who provided... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/14/thanks-for-your-responsiveness.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:49:30 +0000 2008-06-14T05:49:30Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/11/does-your-potential-surgeon-accept-your-health-insurance.htm When choosing a colon surgeon, it's important to determine which doctors accept your health insurance. For most people, whether a doctor accepts their insurance plan is a major factor in... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/11/does-your-potential-surgeon-accept-your-health-insurance.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:40:41 +0000 2008-06-11T05:40:41Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/07/story-of-strength-and-perseverance.htm I often browse the Colon Cancer Forum to learn people's stories and try to understand their needs. I read a post recently that demonstrates how hard people fight, together. ConnieSK's... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/06/07/story-of-strength-and-perseverance.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:12:07 +0000 2008-06-07T06:12:07Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/05/31/anyone-have-experience-with-5-fu-and-leucovorin.htm From the Colon Cancer Forum: My mother was diagnosed with stage 3a colon cancer and had her port placed today. She had her colon removed and will start her chemo... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/05/31/anyone-have-experience-with-5-fu-and-leucovorin.htm Sat, 31 May 2008 06:21:37 +0000 2008-05-31T06:21:37Z http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/05/28/how-to-find-a-colon-surgeon-importance-of-location.htm When trying to find a colon surgeon, knowing how far you're willing (or able) to travel for surgery can help you narrow down your choices. While some patients are able... http://coloncancer.about.com/b/2008/05/28/how-to-find-a-colon-surgeon-importance-of-location.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 06:38:52 +0000 2008-05-28T06:38:52Z