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Category Archives for colon cancer
Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer: What Patients Need to Know.
Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer: What Patients Need to Know. Chemotherapy for colon cancer can be used before surgery, after surgery, or for advanced/metastatic disease. But chemotherapy is not automatically
Continue readingColon Cancer Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
Colon Cancer Surgery: What Patients Need to Know. Colon cancer surgery is one of the most important steps in treating localized colon cancer. For many patients, surgery can remove the primary tumor and
Continue reading10 Evidence-Based Integrative Therapies That May Enhance 5-FU Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer
10 Evidence-Based Integrative Therapies That May Enhance 5-FU Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer. Several evidence-based non-conventional therapies have been studied for their ability to enhance the anti-cancer
Continue readingHow Long Does FOLFOX Neuropathy Last? What Cancer Survivors Need to Know
How Long Does FOLFOX Neuropathy Last? What Cancer Survivors Need to Know. How long does FOLFOX neuropathy last? Learn what research shows about oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy, recovery timelines, risk
Continue readingLong-Term Side Effects of FOLFOX: Colon Cancer Patient Experience
Long-Term Side Effects of FOLFOX: Colon Cancer Patient Experience- Long-term side effects of FOLFOX chemotherapy can persist months or years after treatment. Learn about neuropathy, fatigue, cognitive
Continue readingHow to Minimize FOLFOX Side Effects: Evidence-Based Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Patients
My name is Bernie Davis. This post summarizes my efforts to minimize Folfox side effects. I was diagnosed with colon cancer last summer. For those of you looking to compare our diagnoses: “invasive
Continue readingAnti-Inflammatory Diet for Colorectal Cancer
Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Colorectal Cancer (7-Day Plan to Support Treatment and Reduce Recurrence). An evidence-based anti-inflammatory diet for colorectal cancer. Includes a 7-day meal plan to reduce
Continue readingCan You Skip Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer?
Can You Skip Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer? Almost every decision made by cancer patients is about risk. Undergoing treatment can bring the risk of different side effects. Not undergoing treatment
Continue readingCelebrity Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Celebrity Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Awareness, Early Detection, and Hope. Celebrity colorectal cancer survivors and advocates highlight the importance of early detection, screening, and integrative
Continue readingChemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer- Oxaliplatin, Nerve Damage, and Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Symptoms. If you’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, you will want to
Continue readingIs My Girlfriend’s Cancer Curable?
Is my girlfriend’s cancer curable? Liver cancer that metastasized from colon cancer? Concerned Caregiver Dear Concerned Caregiver- While there are no absolutes in oncology, your girlfriend has a
Continue readingAHCC and Colorectal Cancer
AHCC and Colorectal Cancer: What the Evidence Shows- Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) is a mushroom-derived supplement that has been studied for immune support and possible anti-cancer effects. Although
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