“Currently 25% to 30% of U.S. adults are obese, making it likely that they also have fatty liver,” said Ekihiro Seki, MD, PhD, professor of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai and senior author of the study. “Our study found that fatty liver cells secrete sacs of and genetic material that promote the spread of… Read More »
Meg se hace una colonoscopia
Imagen Palabras … 3 días antes A woman, Meg, around age 45 whose race is ambiguous, is receiving a RX at the pharmacy La farmacéutica: Así que te estás haciendo una colonoscopia. Te felicito. Aquí está tu medicamento para la limpieza de colon. Asegúrate de leer las instrucciones cuidadosamente. Meg: ¡Escuché que puede ser difícil!… Read More »
Cómo cuidar tu salud mental si tienes cáncer de colon
En 2019, Amy Hart recibió un diagnóstico de cáncer colorrectal a sus 34 años. Después del tratamiento que incluyó una cirugía para remover su colon, Amy ya no tenían la enfermedad, pero todavía tenía que lidiar con muchos desafíos de la salud mental que acompañan a dicha condición. “Pienso que cuando escuchas las palabras, ‘tienes… Read More »
My Colon Cancer Was Dismissed as Pregnancy Symptoms
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I got pregnant with my first child at the age of 29, I knew that I would likely have some uncomfortable moments ahead. But starting in my second trimester, I felt much worse than I expected. I had terrible cramping on my left side. I was also constipated… Read More »
How to Care for Your Mental Health if You Have Colon Cancer
In 2019, Amy Hart was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 34. After treatment that included surgery to remove her colon, Hart is now free of the disease, but still very much dealing with the mental health challenges that come with it. “I think once you hear the words, ‘You have cancer’ — no matter… Read More »
You Can’t Choose Your Genes
As told to Erica Rimlinger I was 41 and had spent a lovely day visiting with my mother at her home in Victoria, Canada. As she said goodnight and closed the guest room door, she lobbed a bomb: “Your brother has cancer. Good night!” Did she think I could just go to sleep after hearing… Read More »
The Real Reason You Avoid That At-Home Stool Test
Feb. 16, 2023 – Many people, including 20% of Americans ages 50 to 75, are behind on colorectal cancer screenings – even though do-it-yourself tests let you collect a sample easily and privately in your own home. One possible explanation: A lot of people convince themselves they don’t need it. Psychologists call this “defensive information processing”… Read More »
