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Sunrise Hospital Earns National Rectal Cancer Accreditation, Expanding Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in Southern Nevada
05.01.2026
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center has received accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Rectal…
Giant inflatable colons tour Reno, Carson and Las Vegas for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
02.27.2026
It’s not every day one can walk through a giant inflatable colon or snap a photo with a larger than life polyp. That’s the opportunity Nevadans will…
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
02.17.2026
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was…
New BRFSS data shows Nevada improving in cancer screening
01.29.2026
New data was recently published in the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a phone survey of Americans covering a variety of health…
2026 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Resources
01.29.2026
Colorectal cancer is the #2 cancer killer in Nevada by total numbers, only behind lung cancer. The latest American Cancer Society data shows that…
A Rising Threat: Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer on the Rise Worldwide
09.03.2025
Colorectal cancer has long been considered a disease of older adults. But new research shows that younger generations are facing a very different…
2025 Colorectal Cancer Data & Resources
02.25.2025
Colorectal cancer is the #2 cancer killer in Nevada by total numbers, only behind lung cancer. The latest American Cancer Society data shows that…
Yogurt May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
02.18.2025
A new study suggests that long-term yogurt consumption may help protect against aggressive colon cancer by promoting a healthy gut microbiome.…
Colorectal Cancer Affecting Younger Adults
02.28.2024
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Earlier this year the American Cancer Society (ACS) released alarming news: colorectal cancer is now…