Keeler - Reed 'Test Early for Cancer' Campaign Gets OD Boost
The Editorial Board at the Observer Dispatch on Sunday joined the effort to encourage people to get tested early for cancer, a campaign by WIBX'S Bill Keeler and business leader Tim Reed.
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Bill Keeler's Absence from WIBX Morning Show Explained
WIBX's host of First News With Keeler in the Morning has been off-air for the last two weeks and we can now report that the cause of the absence has actually been surgery related to stage two colon cancer.
Prostate, Colon, Lung Cancer Rates Down
Cancer rates for lung, prostate and colon cancer has dropped significantly for men in the United States, according to the latest Cancer Facts & Figures report from the American Cancer Society.
Study: Colonoscopy Could Prevent Up to Half of Colon Cancer Deaths
There’s been some debate in recent months over how effective colonoscopy really is at saving lives — but new research indicates polyp removal during the procedure can actually cut colon cancer deaths in half.
Vitamin, Mineral Supplements Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) finds that regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Researchers Identify a Cause of Resistance to Colon Cancer Treatment
A mutation in a gene causes resistance to cancer treatments, a new study in the journal Nature Medicine finds.
Can Sitting Too Long Increase the Odds of Getting Cancer?
A new analysis found that prolonged sitting and a lack of physical activity could be the cause of more than 90,000 new cases of breast cancer and colon cancer reported each year.
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Have You Been Screened
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, and it's preventable. So, why haven't you been screened?