(NewsUSA) - Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty has seen his fair share of races throughout his career. Yet, little could prepare him for the sight he'd see as nearly hundreds of people turned out for the Undy 5000 Track Walk benefitting the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA).

(BPT) - Common cancers have a high level of awareness among Americans – and rightly so. Prevalent cancers like breast, colon or prostate affect a large number of people, and it’s important to be aware of preventive and diagnostic measures. But cancer can also strike in an area of the body many people don’t think about – the feet.

(BPT) - Many women know that getting a Pap test regularly from their health care provider is a good way to check for signs of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide. What they might not know is that a “normal” Pap result does not necessarily mean they are cancer-free.

(NAPSI)As the percentage of our older population increases, health care providers appreciate the need to stop disease before it starts.

Dear Pharmacist: I’m not a fan of fungus, but I’ve heard that shiitake mushrooms are good for cancer. What do you think? — C.E., Boston

(NAPSI)—While colon cancer is the third-leading cancer killer in the United States, it is also a preventable and treatable disease—if diagnosed in its early stages.

Dear Pharmacist: I ate like a hog over the holiday, and it was wonderful! To spare my guilt, are there any benefits to holiday foods and spices? — D. E. Orlando, Fla.

On a cold afternoon a few weeks ago, while I was working at my computer submitting grades for the fall semester, an email from Medscape (WebMD) popped up, with the following title: "Medscape Special Report — Cancer Beats All Other Fields for 2012 New Drug Approvals."

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has gotten much attention in the past few years as it’s not only associated with bone health, but colon cancer, heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, auto-immune disorders and inflammation.

Ethan Bennett, 23, has made it. The Woodbridge native has run about 30 miles a day for months to raise money and awareness for Livestrong, an organization dedicated to helping those affected by cancer. The Run To Fight is over.

Most of the time when I ask folks about their fiber intake they tell me they get enough. I may hear, "I eat fruits and vegetables," but what I find is that few get the 25 to 35 grams of fiber every day that's recommended.

When he began planning a cross country trek last year to raise money in support of cancer patients, Ethan Bennett knew it wouldn't be an easy task. But the daily grind is wearing on the Woodbridge native as he nears the end of the road.

Will Smith was a top scholar from Lodi High School's Class of 2005.

Dear Pharmacist: Recently, you wrote about the medicinal action of herbal teas, and got my attention. I have serious health concerns like diabetes, hypertension, pancreatitis and insomnia. — J.Y., Gainesville, Fla.

Woodbridge native Ethan Bennett has just a few days left to rest up before he takes off on the longest run of his life.

Dear Pharmacist: I took the stool test you recommended called “GI Effects” by Metametrix Labs, and it’s positive for high levels of a bacteria called H. pylori. My doctor is treating me aggressively since it causes ulcers and stomach cancer. I’m so glad you recommended this test, it sheds light on all my symptoms. What natural supplements can help? — S.N., Gainesville

A Woodbridge native has moved up his plan to raise money to fight cancer by running across the United States this year.

Dear Timaree: It seems like everyone is talking about kale. Is this all hype or is it something that I should start buying?

Massachusetts native B.J. Hill walked through Lodi back in 2008 and walked across the country to collect advice for the new president who would take office the following January.

It was late on Sunday night, but Ethan Bennett couldn’t sleep. So he did what he’s done for years to deal with stress: He went for a run. Two hours circling around his old Woodbridge neighborhood was enough to clear his mind. The 22-year-old lives for that runner’s high, for being in a zone where it feels like nothing can touch him.

Dear Pharmacist: It seems my kids spend the summer getting bumped and bruised. Can you recommend a natural remedy to treat all those boo-boos? — P.E., Clackamus, Ore.

My father celebrated his 80th birthday on June 7. And because he is suffering from metastatic colon cancer, I put him in a nursing home.

Since 2008, Dr. Waleed Ibrahim has practiced gastroenterology, the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines.

In July, he decided to return to his hometown of Lodi and open up a practice in the community where he was born.

“My family has been here for 60 years. It’s a great way to give back to the community,” he said.