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Why Breast Cancer Patients Should Care about Colon Cancer

By Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide Thursday, July 26, 2012
Scientists have found genetic changes in colon cancer cells says a New York Times article.  If you have a relative with colon cancer, this story captures your attention.  But if you are a breast cancer patient, you might yawn and move past the headlines to something more applicable to you. ...
PJ Hamel, Health Guide
7/26/12 12:48pm

I have a friend who was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, and within a couple of months of finishing breast cancer treatment was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She died last week. You're so right, Phyllis - we can't figure this out one body part at a time... cancer is cancer, and must have certain "givens" across the broad spectrum of how it works to kill its host... PJH

By Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide— Last Modified: 01/20/13, First Published: 07/26/12