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…
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5 Reasons that Prevent People from getting a Colon Cancer Screening
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 screenin…
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5 Reasons You Should Get a Colon Cancer Screening
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 amon…
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Women and Colon Cancer: What You Should Know
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 d…
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Why 45 is the new Screening Age?
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 Ca…
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Our Role in Colorectal Cancer Prevention Education
In a recent article featured in GI & Hepatology News, Dr. Aja McCutchen discusses the important role independent GI physicians play in colorectal cancer prevention education. Check out the f…
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General Considerations of Advanced Treatment for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Dr. Nitin Gupta discusses the different classes of medications, what is currently approved for both Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, the mechanisms of action, differentiating characteri…
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COVID-19 Actions We’re Taking for You
To Our Valued Patients: We wanted to share with you specific actions we are taking to help break the cycle of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and safeguard both our patients and team during …
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Get the Facts on Coronavirus
CBC News medical contributor, Dr. Peter Lin, is a family physician in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Lin breaks down information on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) based on the most-current information at th…
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Covid-19 | A Message to Our Patients
Valued Patients, Rest assured, we are actively monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and taking every precaution to keep our patients, physicians, and employees safe while in our…
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