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Colon Cancer Rates Are Rising in Younger People
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
With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Digestive Health Institute is providing people with helpful insight regarding colorectal health, including understanding colonoscopies, who should be screened and why, Colorectal Cancer risk and treatment, and...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Who Should be Tested and How Often?
With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Digestive Health Institute is providing people with helpful insight regarding colorectal health, including understanding colonoscopies, who should be screened and why, Colorectal Cancer risk and treatment, and...
Warning signs: When to see a gastrointestinal specialist
It’s usually not hard to figure out when you need to see a doctor. If you fell and broke your wrist, you wouldn’t wait to see if it gets better on its own. You’d be calling your doctor right away! However, when it comes to our digestive system, we often overlook the...
What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment Esophageal cancer, though relatively rare, is a serious condition that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is estimated that around 18,000 new cases of...
What procedures does a gastroenterologist perform?
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...
Colon Cancer Rates Are Rising in Younger People
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, nearly 60% of patients are also...
3 reasons to see a gastrointestinal specialist when you turn 45
A gastrointestinal specialist is someone who...
45 is the New 50 For Colorectal Cancer Screening
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and at...
Three benefits of visiting a digestive health clinic
Healthy gut, healthy butt: Three benefits of visiting a digestive...
Do I Need an Endoscopy for Acid Reflux?
An endoscopy is a procedure that is typically used to examine an...
Digestive care doesn’t wait until age 50, and neither should you
One of the best ways to stay healthy is to catch health problems...
What type of procedure is used for liver biopsy?
A liver biopsy is a test that your doctor uses to look for signs of...
What is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, referred to as GERD, is a condition...
Common Health Problems Related to Obesity
Some experts estimate that over one-third of adults in the US are...
5 Simple Lifestyle Tips to Help Avoid Hemorrhoids
If you have experienced hemorrhoids, you may have learned about...
45 is the New 50 For Colorectal Cancer Screening
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and at Digestive Health...