Sunday, April 22, 2012

Doctor: Bee Gee Robin Gibb has colorectal cancer

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees has woken up from a coma and is also suffering from colorectal cancer, his doctor, Dr. Andrew Thillainayagam, told the Associated Press on April 22. Gibb remains in intensive care. Dr. Thillainayagam said the singer is beingIn 2009, an estimated 22000 Canadians were diagnosed with colon cancer. The disease strikes men and women in equal proportions. For those with a family history of colorectal cancer, the risk may increase significantly. Risk factors include: n Age - 90The van will be parked from 9 am to 4 pm on May 1 and from 8 am to 3 pm on May 2 at 1603 Boone St. Services include free clinical breast exams, mammograms, Pap smears, pelvic exams and take-home colorectal cancer kits. Appointments are required.Screening for colorectal cancer improves early diagnosis of cancer and patient survival, yet many people don't screen for it as early as they

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