James Van Der Beek shared colorectal cancer warning sign
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According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the United States.
Kirsten Scheller had a very common colon cancer symptom at 19 and saw multiple doctors. She wasn't diagnosed until she was 22, at stage 3.
In today’s Health Alert, actor James Van Der Beek, best known for the teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.
Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy for high-risk features. Stage 3 treatment includes surgery ...
Overall cancer mortality among younger Americans has been declining for years. So why is colorectal cancer going in the opposite direction?