http://www.erbituxchat.com Discussion and news on Erbitux, cancer, and coping Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:26:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Neil Day It is estimated that over 100,000 Americans discover that they have colon cancer annually. Many of these cases include those who have been diagnosed with cancer that has metastasized (metastatic colon cancer). Most of us already know that at this stage, treatment may become more complicated and difficult. ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/04/01/metastatic-colon-cancer-a-few-plain-truths/ By Steve A Johnson Colon cancer is very rare regions were peoples diet are mainly vegetables, and gain. It's more common Western nations and the US where a large part of their diet is meat. A diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains help prevent colon cancer. The ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/31/reducing-colon-cancer-risk-with-diet/ By Sandy Frew If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer, then your next step is to think about treatment. Treatment options vary and will be determined by the stage of colon cancer and the location of the cancer. Your oncologist will be able to give you the best advice on ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/24/colon-cancer-treatments-the-three-most-common-procedures/ By Sandy Frew If you are concerned about contracting colon cancer, then there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk. Diet and exercise play a huge role in prevention of colon cancer and other health related problems. It is no secret that the typical diet today ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/17/colon-cancer-what-you-should-eat-to-decrease-your-risk/ By Dean Novosat Colon cancer surgery is a very normal procedure that is done in hospitals on a daily basis. Although some of the numbers seem to be grim, such as it being the second leading cause of death that is cancer related, the fact of the matter is that many ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/10/when-colon-cancer-surgery-is-necessary/ By Sandy Griffin Any kind of cancer is almost synonymous with disease and death and colon cancer, also referred to as colorectal cancer, is another such dangerous disease. It develops innocuously, often without any forewarning and very often there is an absence of any obvious symptoms. Give the prevalence of this ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/03/knowing-the-signs-of-colon-cancer-can-save-your-life/ By Alexandra Perry The typical colon can hold bacteria and be a host to numerous parasites and toxins. If left alone, these toxins can create an environment that is conducive to cancer. Colon cleansing can effectively remove these bacteria, parasites and toxins so that the colon functions properly. Keeping the colon ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/01/5-ways-colon-cleansing-can-prevent-colon-cancer/ Check this out... I've launched a blog detailing my experiment with adopting a Vegan lifestyle. Check out KindaVegan, where we'll be looking at what I eat (and whether I like it), and all of the various issues and benefits which surround going vegan. See you there! http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/03/01/kinda-vegan/ By Juliet Cohen Colon Cancer also known Colorectal cancer. Colon cancer 2nd most deaths for cancers in the US. Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/01/17/colon-cancer-and-nutrition/ By Angel CH Colonoscopy prep is the time that leads up to the actual process of "colonoscopy'. Since this process involves the cleaning of the bowel, this time is very crucial in the entire colonoscopy treatment. It is due to the fact that with the colonoscopy prep, there are chances for ... http://www.erbituxchat.com/2008/01/10/colonoscopy-prep-brief-overview-on-colonoscopy-prep/