Colon cancer
The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's death at 48 underscores the growing trend of colon cancer among those under 50, now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with cancer
Colorectal cancer numbers trending down in Israel
Inbreeding of first cousins puts younger Arabs, Druze in Galilee at high risk for colon cancer
Preventable colorectal cancer killed 1,300 Israelis in 2022 - Health Ministry
Studies show that the consumption of sugary drinks can raise the risk of developing malignant colorectal cancer, a preventable condition that still killed 1,300 Israelis in 2022.
The 10 things we all have at home that are making us sick
These are objects that 70 percent of people do not clean enough, which makes them breeding grounds for bacteria.
Cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence anymore
With research improving early detection and treatment, there is some reason to be optimistic even after getting the dreaded diagnosis.
Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of return of colon cancer -study
The results of a recent trial show potential benefits of undergoing chemotherapy before surgery for colon cancer.
Link between processed meat and colon cancer found, say French health authorities
The French ANSES confirmed that nitrates and nitrites in pork and other processed meat products, such as sausages, increase the risk of colon cancer.
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection rising, mortality falling
While the incidence rate of colorectal cancer in Israel is slightly above the world average, the mortality rate is relatively low.
![Cancer cells [illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/434955 "Cancer cells [illustrative]")
Israeli researchers correlate antioxidant rich foods with colon cancer
What drove the researchers to their focus, was the peculiar fact that only 2% of cancers take root in the small intestines, while 98% of cancers running along the digestive path occur in the colon.
