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Milk does the body good: The beneficial effects of vitamin D for those with colon cancer
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Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
Stool occult blood test Normal Values A "negative" test result is usual and is normal. What abnormal results mean Positive test results may indicate... Read more »Endoscopy
What the risks are The major risks are pain, bleeding, or infection. For gastrointestinal endoscopy, there is also a risk of perforation (tearing) of the intestinal wall. Reactions to the... Read more »Stool guaiac test
Guaiac smear test; Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear; Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear Normal Values A negative test result is normal. ... Read more »Flushable reagent stool blood test
Stool occult blood test - flushable home test; Fecal occult blood test - flushable home test Normal Values A negative result is normal. What abnormal... Read more »Acromegaly
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Celebrex prevents colon cancer, but raises risk of heart disease
October 02, 2008Two Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials have found that high doses of Celebrex can reduce pre-cancerous colon polyps. An additional analysis of the... Read summary »
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