Detecting IBD During Colonoscopy
Your doctor may soon be able to detect more than just polyps during your colonoscopy. A new optical sensor can accurately detect different types of inflammatory bowel disease and can be incorporated...
View ArticleDogs May Be Able to Sniff Out Colon Cancer
Canines have been man’s companion for hundreds of years. They have been useful for hunting and protecting our homes, but new studies suggest that dogs may provide other important skills as well. You...
View ArticleValue of Lynch Syndrome Testing Outweighs Cost
Most cases of colon cancer develop independently, but about 3 to 5 percent of colon cancers originate from a condition called Lynch syndrome. This rare disease is caused by a genetic mutation and...
View ArticleHow Stress Affects Digestion
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German writer and philosopher, believed that the gut was the center of all human emotions. Perhaps this is why we use phrases like “gut feeling,” “gut reaction” or...
View ArticleColon Cancer Awareness is an All-Year-Round Celebration
Thank you for your support of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Now that we’ve done all this work to educate and screen so many friends and family members, it’s probably time to just sit back, relax, and...
View ArticleJohn Donegan’s Story: Surviving an Unlikely Diagnosis
John Donegan, a police officer and married father of three, was diagnosed with colon cancer just before his 49th birthday. With no family history, John never considered colon cancer a potential threat...
View ArticleA Late-in-Life Diagnosis Leads to Advocacy: Naomi’s Colon Cancer Journey
At 77, Naomi Leszczywski passes her days guarding her local elementary school’s crosswalk, practicing yoga and spending time with her family. She has led a healthy life, focusing on eating well and...
View ArticleA Brief Intermission: Lester Woody’s Colon Cancer Story
Fifty-three-year-old Lester Woody prefers nature to cityscape and solitude to company. So, when his stage 2 colon cancer diagnosis forced him to spend time in the city surrounded by care teams, Lester...
View ArticleKendall Endoscopy Center’s Creative Cake Promotes Colonoscopy Screenings
In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kendall Endoscopy and Surgery Center in Miami, Florida created a cake to encourage colon screenings. The cake features multiple tools used to...
View ArticleA 90-Minute Colonoscopy Can Be the Difference Between Life and Death
Ninety minutes is all it takes to save a life – maybe your own. This is the time it takes to undergo a colonoscopy, a life-saving procedure used to screen for colon cancer. Unfortunately, many adults...
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