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NetWellness Spotlight - Colon Cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer of the colon or rectum is the third most common type of cancer for both men and women. Colorectal cancer is preventable, and is easy to treat and often curable when detected early. Please visit our Colon Cancer feature for more information about this disease and tips for talking to you healthcare provider.

Colon Cancer Articles: written by Julia Gore Thornton, MD
About the Colon and Rectum
Colon Cancer: Choosing a Doctor and What to Ask
20 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Colorectal Cancer
5 Steps to Lowering Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer: Myths and Realities

More New Articles - Keeping You Informed
Read the latest articles written by our experts!
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Cholesterol - The Good and the Bad
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Influenza Season is Here
Prevention is the Key to Heart Health
What are the Best Foods to Eat to Combat Heart Disease?Pregnancy Information:
Tips for Increasing Breast Milk Supply
Tips to Stop the Production of Breast Milk
Common Questions About Being Pregnant
Myths & Truths About The Ways Pregnancy Can Occur
Possible Symptoms of Pregnancy
Pregnancy Testing Methods
The Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation




New Experts
NetWellness warmly welcomes:

Joanna Brell, MD - Cancer
Marsha Pyle, DDS - Dental and Oral Health
Gerald J Strauss, PhD - Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
Walter H Merrill, MD - Heart Disease
Lung Cancer:
Shaheen Islam, MD, MPH
Patrick Nana-Sinkam, MD
Women's Health:
Robert Crane, MD
Jeffrey Hunter, DC, DO, FAAFP
Shalva V Kakabadze, MD
John R McConaghy, MD, FAAFP
Christina Nyirati, PhD, RN/NP
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Did You Know?

African-Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at later stages of the disease, and at a younger age. Knowledge is power! New research shows that African Americans should begin screening at age 45 - talk to your doctor about what you can do to stay healthy!

Focus on Faculty
Among the services of the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Columbus Children's Hospital is the Autism Center, which provides intensive early intervention and school-aged behavioral intervention for children with autism from ages two to approximately eight.  Read more…

Coming Soon!
Urinary Disorders - What you want to know, but may not want to ask. Information about urinary tract infections, kidney stones and enlarged prostate.

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