Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida is proud to announce that Debra L. Dean, PA-C has joined the practice. She is now seeing patients at our locations in Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
It is important for Black people to get colon cancer screenings because they are at higher risk for developing and dying from the disease compared to other racial and ethnic groups. According to the American Cancer Society, Black people are 20% more likely to develop colon cancer and 40% more likely to die from the… Read more »
Lack of awareness: Some people may not be aware of the importance of colon cancer screenings or the signs and symptoms of the disease. Fear and embarrassment: The idea of a colon cancer screening can be intimidating, and some people may feel embarrassed about undergoing the procedure. Cost: For some people, the cost of a… Read more »
Age: Your risk of developing colon cancer increases as you get older, especially after the age of 45. Although younger adults can also be diagnosed, the incidence of colon cancer is rising among those under 45 and the reason is not clear. Personal History of Polyps or Cancer: A history of adenomatous polyps increases the... Read more »
It is important for women to get colon cancer screenings because colon cancer is the third most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Early detection and treatment of colon cancer can greatly improve the chances of survival and outcome for women with the disease. Screenings… Read more »
The recommendation to start colon cancer screenings at age 45 instead of age 50 is based on recent data showing an increase in cases of colon cancer in young adults. According to the American Cancer Society, cases of colon cancer in people under the age of 50 have been on the rise in recent years,… Read more »
It is important for Black people to get colon cancer screenings because they are at higher risk for developing and dying from the disease compared to other racial and ethnic groups. According to the American Cancer Society, Black people are 20% more likely to develop colon cancer and 40% more likely to die from the… Read more »
Lack of awareness: Some people may not be aware of the importance of colon cancer screenings or the signs and symptoms of the disease. Fear and embarrassment: The idea of a colon cancer screening can be intimidating, and some people may feel embarrassed about undergoing the procedure. Cost: For some people, the cost of a… Read more »
Age: Your risk of developing colon cancer increases as you get older, especially after the age of 45. Although younger adults can also be diagnosed, the incidence of colon cancer is rising among those under 45 and the reason is not clear. Personal History of Polyps or Cancer: A history of adenomatous polyps increases the... Read more »
It is important for women to get colon cancer screenings because colon cancer is the third most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Early detection and treatment of colon cancer can greatly improve the chances of survival and outcome for women with the disease. Screenings… Read more »