New Research About Food Additives and Colon Cancer
You may not know this, but there are tens of trillions of tiny organisms that call your intestine “home.” Gut microbiota, or gut flora, is the name given to that small-but-mighty microbe population....
View ArticleWhy Colonoscopy is Still the Preferred Method for Colon Screening
The purpose of colon cancer screening is to detect the presence of cancer before symptoms appear. Colon cancer screenings for individuals between 50 and 75 years of age are highly recommended because...
View ArticleWhat is the Difference Between Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy?
Before you have your colonoscopy, it is important to call your insurance company about your benefits. There are two types of colonoscopies: screening and diagnostic. Most insurance companies will cover...
View ArticleHow Your Gut Can Impact Your Overall Health
Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an essential part of your body. It is a group of hollow organs (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine) that takes in food, digests it and...
View ArticleColon Cancer Among the Young is a Growing Problem
Young onset colon cancer is steadily increasing among people under the age of 50. According to recent statistics, the rate of young onset colon cancer has increased by 11 percent between 2004 and 2011,...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Colon Cancer
For many types of cancer, your risk of developing that cancer has to do with family history, your daily habits and just plain chance. When it comes to colon cancer, the power of prevention is a phone...
View ArticleEarly Signs of Colon Cancer
For many people, being diagnosed with colon cancer can come as a great shock. Colon cancer patients often claim to feel completely normal at time of diagnosis, so being presented with the knowledge...
View ArticleIndicators for a Quality Colonoscopy
It’s almost Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and you’re trying to find a gastroenterologist to perform your colonoscopy. If you feel overwhelmed by this task, you are not alone. It is a tremendous amount...
View ArticleWhat Causes Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, affecting 1 out of every 20 individuals. We all want to prevent the disease, so what causes colon cancer anyway? Although...
View ArticleKnow the Facts About Colon Polyps and their Role in Colon Cancer
Colon polyps are very common, but they can be dangerous if they become cancerous. Polyps are caused by changes in the genetic material of the cells in the intestinal lining. Beginning as a tiny clump...
View ArticleScreening Colonoscopies can Stay Affordable Under the Affordable Care Act
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death, but it is almost entirely preventable by scheduling routine colonoscopies. Unfortunately, millions of eligible Americans are still not getting...
View ArticleWhy Did You Get a Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is an important part of good health, but many people view this procedure as inconvenient or too expensive. Lack of education about colonoscopies is responsible for millions of American...
View Article4 Facts About Getting a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is famous, but not for good reasons. A colonoscopy is to an adult what cooties is to a child. We don’t know what it is, but everyone says it’s bad so we better stay away from it! Yes,...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Which Colon Cancer Screening Method is Best?
Colon cancer affects five percent of Americans, or one in 20 individuals. During 2017, it is estimated that 95,520 new cases of colon cancer and 39,910 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed. The...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Diet in Preparation for My Colonoscopy?
Compared to other preventative screenings, colonoscopies require extra time and preparation. Think about it: you don’t have to do anything to prepare for a vision screening, mammogram or prostate...
View Article4 Steps to Colon Cancer Prevention
Good health is a goal that all people share. After all, being healthy means feeling more energetic, being more productive and enjoying a higher quality of life. It goes without saying that good health...
View ArticleStopColonCancerNow Physician Dr. Kevin McNamara Discusses Colon Cancer...
StopColonCancerNow physician Kevin McNamara, M.D., of Tulsa Endoscopy Center in Oklahoma, was featured on Oklahoma's Own-The News on 6, a local news station, to discuss Colon Cancer Awareness Month and...
View ArticleFind a Gastroenterologist to Schedule a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is your most powerful defense against colon cancer. It is the most comprehensive colon screening test available because it allows your doctor to examine colon for polyps, ulcers, tumors...
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Stop Colon Cancer Now’s Dr. David Novick to Release GI Book This April
Are you suffering in silence because of embarrassment or uncertainty regarding a digestive condition or procedure? Everyone has questions when scheduling a colonoscopy or GI procedure, so you are in...
View ArticleSpread the News about Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Good news travels fast. Want to hear some amazing news? Most cases of colon cancer are preventable with regular screenings. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 out of 3 eligible Americans...
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