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Katie Couric Says She’s Been Treated for Breast Cancer

Katie Couric said Wednesday that she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and radiation treatment this summer to treat the tumor. Couric, who memorably was tested for colon cancer on the “Today” show in 2000, announced her diagnosis in an essay on her website, saying she hoped it…

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Why Ryan Reynolds is telling people to get a colonoscopy

After he lost a bet, actor Ryan Reynolds had his colonoscopy filmed. His doctor detected a polyp, which can be a precursor to cancer. He's now urging others to get screened for colon cancer.

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Black Women’s Expo offers roadmap to financial health, mental wellness and business success

“This expo not only gives women information, but it also gives them confidence,” said Merry Green, the Expo’s founder.

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5K race will raise funds for colon cancer awareness

Saturday’s Get Your Rear in Gear! charity 5K helps fund local colon cancer screenings, financially supports Chicago area cancer patients, and assists research.

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Young Scot who cared for orphaned brothers diagnosed with terminal colon cancer aged just 32

Jamie Murray, 32, was only 19 when he and his three siblings lost their mum Shirley to cancer before their dad Jim died suddenly just six weeks later after suffering an aneurysm.

Daily Record

Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID's next wave

Gwyneth Paige didn’t want to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at first. With her health issues — hypertension, fibromyalgia, asthma — she wanted to see how other people fared after the shots. Then her mother got colon cancer.

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Family of paedophile teacher who abused pupils had to ID body weeks after death amid prison failure

Ronald Wotton was serving a 16-month prison sentence when he died of colon cancer

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Colon cancer linked to nitrates in charcuterie, French authorities confirm

Additives used to prolong the shelf life of cold cuts increase risk of cancer

The Independent UK

What happens if you die without a will?

Actor Chadwick Boseman, star of Marvel’s Black Panther, died in 2020 aged 43 from colon cancer. It came to light last month his estate would be split evenly between his widow and his parents, following a legal process.

The Conversation

Dear Abby: Wife’s colon cancer death devastated me, and now second wife has it

Overwhelmed by fear and anxiety, man considers running away or killing himself.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chadwick Boseman’s £1.89 million estate split between wife and parents after actor died without making a will

The Black Panther star died in 2020 at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer

Evening Standard

Pokemon's Billy Kametz dies aged 35 after battling Stage 4 colon cancer

Billy Kametz, who voiced Ren in Pokemon Journeys, has passed away less than two months after revealing he felt "ok" after being diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer

Daily Mirror

Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is the benefit of visiting a genetic counselor?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother and mother, as well as an aunt and a cousin, have had breast cancer. Another cousin was diagnosed with colon cancer recently. It has been suggested that I undergo genetic counseling to determine my cancer risk. As a young man, is genetic testing necessary for…

Tribune News Service

New blood test identifies cancer patients who need chemo and those who don’t

A new blood test identifies which Stage II colon cancer patients require chemotherapy and those who don't. It will become available later this year.

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Billy Kametz death: Voice actor dies aged 35

Performer had taken a break from acting after being diagnosed with colon cancer

The Independent UK

Studies pinpoint which patients can skip cancer treatments

Some cancer patients can safely skip radiation or chemotherapy after surgery

Liverpool Echo

Dad faces terminal cancer without 'expensive treatment'

Justin has been diagnosed with colon cancer which has spread to his liver

Daily Mirror

WWE legend Virgil asks fans for donations after revealing colon cancer diagnosis

Wrestling star Virgil, who became famous with WWE fans for his stint as Ted DiBiase’s bodyguard, has announced that he's been diagnosed with stage two colon cancer

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Liverpool Echo

'Die hard' Liverpool FC fan dies of same cancer that killed his dad

His sister said: "His death has left a huge hole in our family which can't be filled"

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned?

Daily Mirror

Pele offers brave update on 'difficult treatment' in heartfelt social media post

Brazilian football great Pele was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on Monday, before being released a few days later, after he was diagnosed with colon cancer last year

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