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From Nathan Tanner on January 22nd, 2016
It’s a common question many people have when they find out they need surgery because of colorectal cancer: Will I need a colostomy bag? Dr. Tom Miller asks… -
From Nathan Tanner on September 30th, 2015
You need surgery for colon cancer, and you’re wondering how that is going to affect your lower digestive system. Are you going to be able to have control over your… -
From Nathan Tanner on April 27th, 2015
When scientists uncovered a genetic defect that was causing colon cancer in a large family, they were faced with the decision of what to do next. The researchers and… -
From Nathan Tanner on April 25th, 2014
Colorectal cancer will kill 50,000 Americans this year. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America - and it is absolutely preventable. Huntsman Cancer… -
From Nathan Tanner on April 1st, 2014
Until recently, physicians thought a colonoscopy was 100 percent accurate. New research from the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute shows it is not.… -
From Nathan Tanner on February 5th, 2014
If you have a family history of cancer, you may have considered genetic testing to see if you actually have the mutation that causes the disease. It’s a very… -
From Nathan Tanner on November 22nd, 2013
Utah’s unique resources of genealogy and cancer data, combined with records from two major health care organizations, made it possible for researchers to determine…