via BlackDoctor: African Americans have the highest mortality rates from colorectal cancer of any ethnic group in the United States – 40 percent higher than those of whites. Yet screening for colorectal cancer in the African American community has increased at a much slower rate compared to other groups. Why is this the case? “African-Americans […]
via BlackDoctor: Colorectal (colon) cancer, which specifically affects the colon or rectum, is not only the second leading cause of cancer death for Americans but also one of the most prevalent cancers among Black men – trailing prostate cancer and lung cancer. In 2016, according to the American Cancer Society, about 9 percent of Black […]
via BlackDoctor: Shannon Sylvain remembers the exact moment she received the call from her doctor that would change her life forever. “My doctor asked if I was sitting down,” Sylvain recalled in an interview with Essence. “After telling her yes, I remember her voice cracking when she explained that they saw evidence of colon cancer during the […]
An easily detected genetic marker could help identify aggressive colon cancer in early stages, telling doctors that these patients need chemotherapy, a new study suggests. Colon tumors that don’t produce a protein called CDX2 are more likely to return following surgical removal in patients with stage 2 colon cancer, according to the study results. Current […]
A 19-year-old Chicago teen may one day hold the key to curing colon cancer. If his previous successes are any indication, Keven Stonewall is well on his way to becoming the kind of scientist who leaves a lasting impact in the realm of cancer research. In his senior year of high school, this young man […]
These days, you see 47-year-old Michigan-based pastor and award-winning gospel recording artist Marvin Sapp smiling and joyful. But getting to a place of wholeness after losing his wife MaLinda Sapp on September 9, 2010 from colon cancer complications, was a process. Recently, the singer of the record-breaking hit “Never Would Have Made It” revealed, “My […]
Gospel great Marvin Sapp and family mourn the loss of his wife MaLinda to colon cancer. His church, city of Grand Rapids and fans across the country recently hosted a prayer campaign for her healing.
Gospel great Marvin Sapp and family mourn the loss of his wife MaLinda to colon cancer. His church, city of Grand Rapids and fans across the country recently hosted a prayer campaign for her healing.
Gospel great Marvin Sapp and family mourn the loss of his wife MaLinda to colon cancer. His church, city of Grand Rapids and fans across the country recently hosted a prayer campaign for her healing.
