Month: August 2020

The death of actor and “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43 years old shines a spotlight on the risk of colon cancer, especially “young onset” colorectal cancer which is on the rise among people under the age of 50. Here are a few things to know about the disease. What is colon cancer, and what are the symptoms? Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, starts in the colon in the digestive system and tends to grow slowly over many years. It usually begins as a growth of tissue called a polyp, and removing the polyp early might prevent the cancer. The cancer might not cause symptoms at the beginning, but symptoms can include a change in bowel movements, bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue and unintended weight loss. How common is color...

The death of actor and “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43 years old shines a spotlight on the risk of colon cancer, especially “young onset” colorectal cancer which is on the rise among people under the age of 50. Here are a few things to know about the disease. What is colon cancer, and what are the symptoms? Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, starts in the colon in the digestive system and tends to grow slowly over many years. It usually begins as a growth of tissue called a polyp, and removing the polyp...

Anyone who attended services at the church from Aug. 9-23 or attended Vacation Bible School from Aug. 10-14 was potentially exposed AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine CDC is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 among people affiliated with the Calvary Baptist Church in Sanford. As of Sunday, there are at least five confirmed cases of COVID-19 involving people affiliated with the church. An epidemiological investigation is underway, including determining the extent of links to other outbreaks in York and Penobscot counties. Maine CDC is notifying close contacts of confirmed cases. Anyone who attend...

The death of actor and “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43 years old shines a spotlight on the risk of colon cancer, especially “young onset” colorectal cancer which is on the rise among people under the age of 50. Here are a few things to know about the disease. What is colon cancer, and what are the symptoms? Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, starts in the colon in the digestive system and tends to grow slowly over many years. It usually begins as a growth of tissue called a polyp, and removing the polyp...