How Doctors Can Help Diagnose Colon Cancer in the Younger Generation
Even though the mean age of colorectal cancer (CRC) is about 72 years of age, studies show that there has been a steady increase in colorectal cancer incidence in individuals under the age of 50. More...
View ArticleAdenoma Detection Rate Follow-Up
You may have noticed that we refer to the term ADR, or adenoma detection rate, quite often in many locations on our site. This is an important term for you, the consumer, when it comes to choosing a...
View ArticleStopColonCancerNow Asks Dr. Paul Brown if a Colonoscopy Really is the Best...
In the United States, a colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for colon cancer screening. The recommendations for screening in average risk individuals aged 50 to 75, according to the United...
View ArticleMental Health Awareness Month and the Brain-Gut Connection
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition over the course of their lifetime. This...
View ArticleKatie Couric’s Dedication to Colon Cancer Prevention Continues
Before Katie Couric’s televised colonoscopy in 2000, she was most known for being a host on the Today Show. Now, she has an additional claim to fame—a personal essay about her journey as a cancer...
View ArticleWhy Do Women Have all the Tummy Trouble?
According to a consumer digital health care company called Amino, gastrointestinal disease affects 60 to 70 million Americans each year. Gastrointestinal disease can come in many forms, such as...
View ArticleTaking the Stress out of Mother’s Day
If Mother’s Day is all about Mom, why does this holiday seem to cause so much stress for the 85 million mothers in America? As nice as Mother’s Day sounds, it is a day that can bring anxiety, tears and...
View ArticleStatin Use May Decrease Risk of Colon Cancer in IBD Patients
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 26 percent of Americans take statins (Source: Consumer Healthday). Statins are a specific class of drug that lowers the level of...
View Article80% by 2018 Is within Our Grasp
Colonoscopies save lives. It is a simple truth. A colonoscopy is the only test that examines the entire colon to inspect for lesions, polyps, inflammation, and cancerous growths. It truly is the gold...
View ArticleDebunking the 5 Colonoscopy Myths
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The current statistic is that one in every 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer. With proper screening at...
View ArticleLack of Colon Cancer Symptoms Does Not Mean Colon Cancer-Free
Let’s take a little quiz to see how familiar you are with the symptoms of common illnesses: Muscle and joint aches, headache, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, pain around the eyes, fever....
View ArticleThe Many Benefits of a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy may not be your first choice of how to spend your day, but have you ever considered how useful a colonoscopy can be in diagnosing digestive disorders and conditions? By emptying your...
View ArticleShare Your Testimonial for National Cancer Survivors Month
Everyone has a reason to celebrate in June. Do you know why? It is National Cancer Survivor's Month! This June will mark the 29th annual National Cancer Survivors Month. This is an opportunity to...
View ArticleNational Cancer Survivor Month Profile: Scott McConnell
Some people count themselves fortunate to beat cancer once, but Scott McConnell does not settle for middle ground. He has fought cancer—and won—three times, all under the age of 45. This situation is...
View ArticleColonoscopies Define Manhood
What does it take to be a real man? This is an age-old question. For some men, their fulfillment comes from their job or family. Other men might define manhood by qualities like courage, resilience and...
View ArticleNational Cancer Survivor Month Profile: Lisa Goldstein
Lisa Goldstein was only 47 when she was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in May 2014. Because she had no family history of colon cancer, she was shocked to receive a diagnosis at her age. In a...
View ArticleIncrease Workout Motivation with Fitness Apps
There is an app for everything these days! Social media and gaming apps can distract you all day long, so it’s always refreshing to find a useful app that serves a specific purpose. Some of today’s...
View ArticleNational Cancer Survivor Month Profile: Steve Greene
Steve was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 43 in April of 2013. The previous November, he started noticing blood in his stool, but he felt fine so he ignored his symptoms in hopes that they...
View ArticlePillCam Colon 2 May Help Elevated Risk Patients Get Screened
We are all familiar with the slogan, “What would you do for a Klondike bar?” But think about this: what would you do for a colonoscopy? Would you put yourself at risk? Studies show that many Americans...
View ArticleAsk an Expert: Should Colorectal Screening Begin Before Age 50?
As part of our “Ask an Expert” series, freelance writer Rachel Morrell interviewed Murali Krishna, M.D., of Space Coast Endoscopy Center in Rockledge, Fla., to learn more about his views on whether the...
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