Colon Cancer

Colon cancer occurs in the large intestine, which is also known as the bowel or rectum. Colon cancer starts when normal cells in the bowel start to grow abnormally. These abnormal cells can form into a tumour. Colon cancer can be treated if caught early, but it can be fatal if left untreated. Colon cancer is most common in people over the age of 50. However, it is not exclusive to this age group. Anyone can get colon cancer. Colon cancer is much easier to prevent than to treat. By making sure to get regular screenings, you can help to catch this disease early on.

Partha Nandi, MD
Ignored, Misdiagnosed, Gone: Death of Boxer Georgia O’Connor Sparks Urgent Call for Cancer Awareness
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Ignored, Misdiagnosed, Gone: Death of Boxer Georgia O’Connor Sparks Urgent Call for Cancer Awareness

ByPartha Nandi, MD

How many times does a patient need to say, “I know something is wrong,” before someone listens? Georgia O’Connor said it for 17 weeks. She was a 25-year-old professional boxer—undefeated, fit, focused. She also lived with two chronic conditions that placed her at significantly higher risk for cancer. Yet despite repeated emergency visits, escalating pain,…

A Shocking Link: Childhood Exposure May Be the Root of Colon Cancer in Young Adults
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A Shocking Link: Childhood Exposure May Be the Root of Colon Cancer in Young Adults

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Something strange is happening. And it’s hitting younger people harder than anyone expected. Colon cancer, once thought of as a disease of the aging, is now turning up in people in their 20s, 30s, even late teens. And scientists have been scrambling to answer a haunting question: why now, and why so young? A new…

Bowel Cancer and the Foods We Ignore: One Woman’s Story Raises Red Flags
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Bowel Cancer and the Foods We Ignore: One Woman’s Story Raises Red Flags

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Lucie Morris-Marr thought she was doing everything right. She ate her veggies, exercised, didn’t smoke, and drank only occasionally. So when doctors told her she had stage-four bowel cancer at just 44 years old, the diagnosis hit like a freight train. What followed was a painful unraveling—not just of her health, but of the quiet…

Cancer Defeated: All Patients Cured in Groundbreaking Drug Trial
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Cancer Defeated: All Patients Cured in Groundbreaking Drug Trial

ByPartha Nandi, MD

In an unprecedented medical breakthrough, a recent drug trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has achieved what was once thought to be nearly impossible: every single participant, battling a severe form of rectal cancer, experienced complete remission. The drug at the center of this remarkable outcome is Dostarlimab, a pioneering treatment that has not…

Personalized Cancer Vaccines Offer a New Hope Against Humanity’s Deadliest Enemy
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Personalized Cancer Vaccines Offer a New Hope Against Humanity’s Deadliest Enemy

ByPartha Nandi, MD

In the relentless battle against cancer, the merging paths of advanced science and proactive prevention strategies are paving the way forward. At the forefront, the development of vaccines—both preventive and personalized—promises a future where this formidable foe can be met with tailored defenses. These innovations, built on decades of research, are transforming our approach to…

How a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Generosity and Change: ‘Simpsons’ Co-Creator Sam Simon’s Lasting Impact
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How a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Generosity and Change: ‘Simpsons’ Co-Creator Sam Simon’s Lasting Impact

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Sam Simon, the creative genius behind “The Simpsons,” was known for his wit and an uncanny ability to capture the essence of human experience through humor. However, beyond the laughs and iconic episodes, Simon’s most striking legacy may be the way he chose to live after a life-changing diagnosis. In 2012, when faced with terminal…

The Rising Threat of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Unveiling the Hidden Risks
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The Rising Threat of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Unveiling the Hidden Risks

ByPartha Nandi, MD

In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in the health landscape: more young people are receiving diagnoses of early-onset colorectal cancer. Despite significant advancements in medical research and cancer treatment, this specific age group surprisingly faces a growing threat. This rise contrasts sharply with the overall decrease in colorectal cancer rates observed over the…