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Researchers test ‘holy grail’ tech that could end chemo for some cancer patients

People with colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the U.S., are often prescribed unnecessary chemotherapy after their cancer is completely gone.

Orlando Sentinel

Fabric legend Shaun Roberts dies after colon cancer diagnosis

Tributes have flooded in from clubland for “legendary” Fabric promoter Shaun Roberts who passed away after a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Evening Standard

Pele health update issued as doctors say Brazil legend's cancer 'worsening'

Brazil legend Pele is being treated as he battles colon cancer and an update on his condition has been released as he prepares to spend Christmas in hospital

Daily Mirror

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Bertha Barbee McNeal dead: The Velvelettes singer dies age 82

The Motown star passed away on Thursday after a battle with colon cancer.

Daily Record

Bertha Barbee McNeal of Motown group The Velvelettes dies after cancer battle

The Velvelettes member Bertha Barbee McNeal has died at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer

Daily Mirror

Leah Remini reacts to Kirstie Alley's death following years-long Scientology feud

Actress Leah Remini, a vocal opponent of Scientology, has paid tribute to notable Scientologist Kirstie Alley after she died following a 'brief' battle with colon cancer

Daily Mirror

'The Masked Singer' was Kirstie Alley's last TV gig. Here's how it's paying tribute

"The Masked Singer" will bid farewell to Kirstie Alley days after the "Cheers" actor died of colon cancer on Monday.

Los Angeles Times

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What is colon cancer? ‘Silent killer’ that afflicted Kirstie Alley and Pele

Second-deadliest form of cancer in UK can sometimes develop without symptoms

The Independent UK

Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer, a silent disease that usually doesn't have symptoms until it's too late. Here's what you need to know

The “Cheers” actress was 71.

Fortune

Kirstie Alley had colon cancer, her rep says

Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with colon cancer before her death, a representative for the actress said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Kirstie Alley died from 'brief battle' with 'silent killer' colon cancer, agent confirms

Cheers actress Kirstie Alley has died after a 'brief' battle with colon cancer, a representative for the star has confirmed

Daily Mirror

Quentin Lee death: 34-year-old Broadway actor dies of colon cancer

Lee famous for his portrayal of phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera

The Independent UK

Pele issues statement after reports Brazil legend was receiving end of life care

Brazilian football icon Pele has issued an update on his ill health after being admitted to hospital following complications in his chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer

Daily Mirror

Pele ‘stable’ and responding to treatment, Sao Paulo hospital confirms

The 82-year-old former Brazil striker has been battling colon cancer since last September

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Pele is stable and responding to treatment, according to Sao Paulo hospital

The 82-year-old former Brazil striker has been battling colon cancer since last September.

Daily Record

Quentin Oliver Lee dies at 34 after brave battle with colon cancer

Quentin Oliver Lee's devastated wife, Angie, announced the actor's tragic death.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rihanna Makes Music Comeback after Six Years with New Song 'Lift Me Up'

Chart-topper Rihanna released her first solo music in six years on Friday, an emotional ballad written in tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman. "Lift Me Up", Barbados-born Rihanna's first new song since her 2016 album "Anti", features on the soundtrack of upcoming Marvel film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". The move…

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Colonoscopies save lives. Doctors push back against European study that casts doubt

Colon cancer specialists worry that results of a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine could be misconstrued, and keep patients from getting lifesaving cancer screening.

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Lisa Jarvis: Don’t cancel your colonoscopy just yet

Many people in the U.S. may now be thinking that they’ve received a blessed reprieve from a middle age rite of passage: the colonoscopy. After all, a large study just made headlines for suggesting the procedure isn’t nearly as effective at lowering the risk of colon cancer as previously thought.…

Tribune News Service

Screening procedure fails to prevent colon cancer deaths in large study

Colonoscopy screening exams that are recommended for older U.S. adults failed to reduce the risk of death from colon cancer in a 10-year study that questions the benefits of the common procedure.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

WEKU

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Daily Record

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.

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