TV stars regularly enter our homes and we make a connection. Fans were shocked when James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek, died less than three years after a diagnosis with stage 3 colorectal cancer at the age of 48. Early death tied to a serious illness can heighten health anxiety. A leading oncologist at El Camino Health separates fact from fiction about colon cancer.
Think lung cancer only affects smokers? Think again. Discover the hidden risks, warning signs, and proactive steps every non-smoker should know to protect their lung health. Learn how El Camino Health can help you stay one step ahead.
Head & neck cancer refers to cancers of the mouth, nose, throat, thyroid, parathyroid glands, larynx, sinuses, or salivary glands. (Tumors of the eye and brain are not included in this category and are treated by different specialists). The seventh most common cancers in the world, head and neck cancers account for 4% of all cancers in the US. The American Cancer Society projects that 71,000 Americans are diagnosed with a head and neck cancer each year.
Colon cancer (or colorectal cancer which includes cancer that begins in the rectum) -- used to be considered an older person’s disease, like arthritis or prostate cancer. This has changed dramatically in recent years.
Prostate cancer can be treatable if caught early. Learn about prevention, detection methods, and the importance of screening for you and your loved ones.
