“I am really looking forward to my colonoscopy,” said no one ever. Let’s face it; a colonoscopy ranks right up there with a root canal for least favorite necessary evil. The good news is that some of the prep has …
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Meals for Diabetics to Improve Colorectal Health
Did you know that research has shown a clear link between diabetes and colon cancer?. Affecting one out of every 11 people, diabetes causes higher than normal glucose levels in the bloodstream. Since the food we eat can raise the amount of …
Adolescent Obesity May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
Childhood obesity rates in the United States are reaching all-time-high levels. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 17 percent of children in the US are obese. This equates to 12.7 million children and adolescents. A recent study has …
Are You Up-to-Date on Your Colorectal Cancer Screenings?
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Did you know that recommended screenings could prevent 60% of these deaths. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, so it’s the perfect time to check with your …
Five Colonoscopy Myths Debunked
Colonoscopies are one of those medical procedures that somehow surrounds itself with myths. There tends to be a bad rap about colonoscopies. We’re here to debunk some common myths and things we hear the most.
What is My Doctor Looking for in a Colonoscopy?
The importance of having a colonoscopy It’s important to understand what a colonoscopy is for, even if it’s not something you’re necessarily looking forward to. A colonoscopy is a screening exam for colorectal cancer, and is one of the most …
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Robotic Surgery
Surgical procedures have come a long way. Today surgery can be done with much more precision. Through robotic surgery, surgeons are now able to reach small areas and increase their visual field. Through robotic arms, the surgery itself is clean …
Colon Cancer Undy Run/Walk
On Saturday, Oct. 25, Colon Cancer Alliance is hosting its annual Atlanta Undy Run/Walk. This year, two of the Piedmont Colorectal physicians, Dr. Nichols and Dr. McCaffrey, are participating in the fundraiser! Interested in joining in on the race? Here’s …