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    GlossaryColon Cancer (Bowel Cancer)

    malignant growth in the colon or rectum

    Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer or bowel cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine. It typically starts as small, benign clumps of cells called polyps, which can over time become cancerous. Early detection through screening methods like colonoscopies is crucial, as it significantly improves treatment outcomes.

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      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes 6 months ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community The "I just want hair until im 30" cope.

      in Chat  221 upvotes 2 months ago
      Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.

      community 5 minutes on finasteride and praying. Is this progress?

      in Satire  893 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is a satirical discussion about hair loss treatments, with users joking about immediate and exaggerated results from finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments like microneedling and minoxidil. Some users mock concerns about side effects and the idea of posting rapid progress updates.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  234 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.