Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Cancer is defined as a group of diseases that happen when cells grow out of control. These abnormal cells can form tumors and spread to other areas of the body. The risk of developing cancer increases as you age due to the natural process of cell turnover. This process happens more rapidly in youth, which is one reason that most cancers are diagnosed in adults. Most of the time, the cause of cell turnover is random DNA errors that happen during replication. These errors can be prevented by a healthy diet, physical exercise, and stress reduction. Not all cell turnover is bad; in fact, most of the cells in your body are replaced every 14 days. The rate of cell turnover decreases with age, which is why most cancers are diagnosed in adults. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop this process entirely, though you can reduce your risk by avoiding things that cause DNA damage.
Today the American Cancer Society released new screening guidelines for colorectal cancer, including changing the age to 45! This discovery was just published in the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians and states that doctors need to change the age from 50. It is due to younger people presenting with symptoms early, and with the proper treatment,…
Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the US. It is a serious disease in which cancer cells form in the colon and/or rectum. Men and women of all races and ethnicities are at risk for this disease. Each year, nearly 60,000 people are expected to die from colon cancer. (1, 2,…
Heading to the doctor? Here is a Physicians Checklist for Colon Cancer. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most prevalent cancers today. It accounts for 15% of all cancer cases in the US and 1 in 20 Americans will develop it at one point in their lives. Colon cancer develops…
If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee in the morning. But a recent California lawsuit raises concerns that the process involved in making it could potentially be harmful to our health. Read on to see if your type of coffee could contain cancer-causing chemicals. Roasted Coffee and Cancer A non-profit…
I tell virtually every cancer patient that they should avoid sugar as much as possible. Some doctors insist that sugar has no effect on cancer. This is simply not what the scientific literature states. If you are trying to fight cancer or prevent the recurrence of cancer, then you should make an effort to reduce…
Have you been putting off getting a colorectal cancer screening because the very thought fills you with dread and terror? You are not alone! I witness so much fear around this procedure. Guess what? The anxiety is unnecessary. The process, however, can save your life. So I’m sharing the three biggest common fears that most people have…
Recently there has been a surge in patients seeking alternative cures for cancer after watching the popular series “The Truth About Cancer.” This series does an excellent job of raising awareness about various natural therapies. Still, it does patients a great disservice by discouraging patients from using conventional treatments. This documentary has given patients a…
The United States has colon cancer as the second leading cause of cancer death (7); it surpasses both prostate and breast cancer (1) in mortality rate among men and women. However, a simple screening test can prevent it entirely; it does not have to affect millions of people every year. In this article, I’ll show you…
Colon cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States. It is also the second most common type of cancer that kills both men and women. While colorectal cancer is not as deadly as other types of cancer such as lung, breast, or prostate cancer, it is still…
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