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Colon Cancer Rates Are Rising in Younger People

Colon Cancer Rates Are Rising in Younger People

by Mike Dunklee | Mar 13, 2023 | Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Digestive Care

A new report released by the American Cancer Society in March 2023 shows that a diagnosis of colorectal cancer is shifting to a younger population, and the cancer is often later-stage. Of people that are newly diagnosed, 20% are under the age of 55. In addition,...
Colorectal Cancer: Survival Rates of Early Detection

Colorectal Cancer: Survival Rates of Early Detection

by Mike Dunklee | Mar 6, 2023 | Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy

With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Center for Digestive Health is providing people with helpful insight regarding colorectal health, including understanding colonoscopies, who should be screened and why, Colorectal Cancer risk and treatment, and...
Is it worth it to see a GI doctor for a colonoscopy?

Is it worth it to see a GI doctor for a colonoscopy?

by Kevin Schokora | Nov 1, 2022 | Colonoscopy

Colonoscopies are integral procedures that can play a part in saving someone’s life. They should be performed on older adults every few years as part of a gastrointestinal health routine. If you’re unfamiliar with what exactly a colonoscopy is, it is a type of medical...
What procedures does a gastroenterologist perform?

What procedures does a gastroenterologist perform?

by Kevin Schokora | Oct 16, 2022 | Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Liver Biopsy

A gastroenterologist is a type of medical professional who is qualified to perform treatments and diagnose diseases of the gastrointestinal system. The gastrointestinal system is a system of organs that work together to process and digest food and liquids that pass...
Are there benefits to going to a GI doctor for a colonoscopy?

Are there benefits to going to a GI doctor for a colonoscopy?

by Kevin Schokora | Jul 14, 2022 | Colonoscopy

A gastrointestinal (GI) doctor, also known as a gastroenterologist, is a type of doctor who specializes in researching, diagnosing and treating diseases pertaining to the gastrointestinal tract. These types of doctors are specially qualified to perform procedures...

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