June 2, 2018
American Cancer Society recommends colorectal cancer screening to begin at age 45
On May 30, 2018, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released new guidelines regarding colorectal cancer screening for the...
March 12, 2018
A Gastroenterologist Cheats on the Colonoscopy Prep
I’ll just start out by letting you know that I had mixed feelings about posting this. Not because...
March 9, 2018
What Causes Colon Polyps?
When it comes to colon cancer prevention, the polyp is the key player to know. Colon polyps, called...
March 1, 2018
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
It’s March, which means it’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Preventing colon cancer is one of the most important...
February 18, 2018
Junk Food and Cancer: Is There a Link?
I think it’s safe to say that most people already know that eating “junk food” is probably not...
January 12, 2018
How Exactly Does Alcohol Cause Liver Problems?
Alcohol has been enjoyed by people throughout the world from the beginning of recorded history up until present...
October 24, 2017
Can you eat seeds, nuts, and popcorn if you have diverticulosis? Can diet prevent diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is a common and sometimes serious problem that affects several hundred thousand people each year. Diverticulitis is...
May 12, 2017
Think Twice Before Large Colonic Polyp Surgery
Large colonic polyps used to be managed by a surgeon, similar to how colon cancer is still managed…cut...