What Does a “Quality Colonoscopy” Mean?
If you are at average risk for colon cancer, you probably will only need a screening colonoscopy once every ten years. That's why it is important that you receive a quality colonoscopy every time. You...
View ArticleStopColonCancerNow Physician Dr. Georges Postic Discusses Colon Cancer...
StopColonCancerNow physician Georges Postic, M.D., of Columbia Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center in South Carolina, was featured on WLTX 19, a local CBS-affiliate news station, to discuss Colon Cancer...
View ArticleSchedule a Colonoscopy for a Loved One During Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Love is a word that is so overused that its meaning is somewhat diminished. It is easy to say that you love someone, but showing it is much more difficult because love requires action and not just...
View ArticleSegregated Communities May Experience Later Stage Colon Cancer Diagnosis
For patients who live in segregated communities, geographic region plays a significant role in when individuals are diagnosed with colon cancer. This is important because timing of cancer diagnosis...
View ArticleYour Food Could Help Determine Whether You Get Colon Cancer
Have you ever wondered why eating healthy foods like multi-grain breads, seeds and leafy green vegetables lowers your risk for colon cancer? A research team from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in...
View ArticleCertain Metabolic Risks May Boost Women’s Colon Cancer Risk
There are many factors that increase your risk for colon cancer such as obesity, a high-fat diet and sedentary lifestyle. It would be logical to assume, then, that having a normal body weight would not...
View ArticleDetecting 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 ArticleCertain Metabolic Risks May Boost Women’s Colon Cancer Risk
There are many factors that increase your risk for colon cancer such as obesity, a high-fat diet and sedentary lifestyle. It would be logical to assume, then, that having a normal body weight would not...
View ArticleDetecting 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...
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