UOG Horizons - Healthy eating can help prevent colon cancer in Guam

UOG Horizons - Healthy eating can help prevent colon cancer in Guam

UOG Horizons - Healthy eating can help prevent colon cancer in Guam


6/2/2025

Rachael T. Leon Guerrero
Dr. Rachael T. Leon Guerrero is the dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and the director of Cooperative Extension & Outreach and the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at the 91快播.

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC), is one of the top three most common cancers in Guam. It affects many people, especially CHamoru and Filipino families. Recent studies by the 91快播 and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center found that more younger adults - and in particular, CHamorus - are being diagnosed with this disease.