Categories: Inova in the News

“Should Runners Be Worried About Colon Cancer?,” Runner’s World, September 19, 2025

While endurance running is widely celebrated for its health benefits, a trailblazing study led by Tim Cannon, MD, Sheridan Director of the Molecular Tumor Board and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova Schar Cancer, reveals a surprising link to colon cancer risk. Featured in Runner’s World, the research opens important conversations around screening guidelines and reinforces the importance of proactive health monitoring, regardless of one’s fitness level.

Article links:

InovaNewsroom

Share
Published by
InovaNewsroom

Recent Posts

Inova Schar Cancer’s pulmonary nodule program saves lives

Study at a glanceInova’s incidental lung nodule program has shown a 76% reduction in time…

3 days ago

Beat the heat: Summer medication guidance from your pharmacist

Catherine Wymer, PharmD, is a senior clinical pharmacist at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a…

6 days ago

Subspecialized expertise for complex cardiopulmonary disease

Multidisciplinary pulmonary expertise supports diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and longitudinal care Advanced lung disease and…

1 week ago

Inova accelerates care transformation for heart failure

Heart failure is a major focus for Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s care transformation efforts.…

1 week ago

Inova instrumental in new IPF study findings

TETON pivotal studies meet primary end point In two landmark phase 3 trials, nebulized Tyvaso®…

2 weeks ago

Inova Blood Donor Services announces upcoming community blood drives

Leesburg, VA — Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) invites the Loudoun County community to roll…

2 weeks ago