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 …
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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 …
What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection of one or more diverticula in the digestive tract, which are small pouches that form commonly after the age of 40 and usually don’t cause problems. However, the inflammation or infection of one of …
A Journey Into My Colon — and Yours
Are you putting off a colonoscopy? Dave Berry examines the reasons people might put off the procedure in his article “A Journey Into My Colon — and Yours.”