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colon cancer

Women’s Wellness Source

‘You’re not alone’

Anal cancer—it happens, and it's related to HPV.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • March 19, 2019
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Women’s Wellness Source Stop colon cancer in its tracks, early, with lifestyle changes and preventive screening. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Pay attention to your colon

Take action now for a better tomorrow.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • March 12, 2019
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Digestive Health & Disorders The best part of waking up? A fresh smoothie packed full of nutritious goodness. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Start your day the green way

With the right ingredients, a well-made smoothie can provide your body all the fuel it needs to tackle whatever comes your way.

  • By: Diana Bitner, MD
  • March 7, 2019
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Cancer Care

Going vegetarian cuts colon cancer risk?

Healthy eating and behaviors—including exercising and not smoking—work in conjunction to keep the body in tip-top shape.

  • By: Len Canter, HealthDay
  • September 25, 2018
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Community Bongard explains to staff members of Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center how he built the birdhouses he installed around the grounds of the cancer center. At center, in the gray sweater, is Irene Balowski, who retired in July as director of the center and organized the special thank you for Gene. (For Spectrum Health Beat)
Patient Story

Wings of thanks

Cancer survivor creates birdhouses for other patients to enjoy.

  • By: Bill Kerans
  • August 14, 2018
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Cancer Care

Study confirms lifesaving value of colonoscopy

If cancerous growths called polyps are found during a colonoscopy, they can be removed during the procedure.

  • By: Alan Mozes ,HealthDay
  • March 27, 2018
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Community

Blue skies, green duds: The luck of the Irish Jig

Nearly 4,300 people took part in the annual St. Patrick's Day race to raise awareness about colorectal cancer.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • March 17, 2018
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Cancer Care
Patient Story

Luck o’ the early colon cancer diagnosis

Stephanie Schlueter walked the Spectrum Health Irish Jig for the fourth time, but her first as a survivor.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • March 14, 2018
  • 1
Community
Patient Story

Be someone’s angel

There's no better way to spend a Saturday than setting a world record and raising money for cancer patients.

  • Alan Neushwander
  • By: Alan Neushwander
  • May 17, 2017
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Cancer Care

Dive into your gene pool

Worried about cancer? A $249 genetic test could ease your mind.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • April 23, 2017
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Community

And they’re off!

Runners step out in style for the Irish Jig 2017.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • March 18, 2017
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Cancer Care Eating whole foods is definitely a step in the right direction. Avoiding processed foods and red meat is another good choice for those seeking to stay on the good side of cancer statistics. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Colon cancer on the rise in young adults

A startling percentage of colorectal cancer patients are younger than 50, and the number is climbing. Diet and lifestyle may be to blame.

  • Eve Clayton
  • By: Eve Clayton
  • March 14, 2017
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