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Read MoreMore than three million people in the U.S. live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a term for chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Unfortunately, having one of the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative...
Read MoreUpdated: May 18, 2021 Getting a colonoscopy isn’t on anyone’s fun list, but the test can help you and your doctor assess your colon health and cancer risk. Here’s what you should know about this potentially lifesaving screening test. Who should be scr...
Read MoreUpdated: February 26, 2020 Over 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented with screening. Colorectal cancer almost always develops from abnormal growths in the lining of the colon called polyps. These polyps have the potential to ...
Read MoreWhen it comes to cancer care, looking at a patient’s case from different perspectives is an essential part of deciding the best treatment approach. That’s why tumor boards are so crucial. These meetings provide a huge benefit to patients, though it’s a proc...
Read MoreUpdated: February 26, 2021 Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide. Yet it doesn’t have to be so deadly. That’s because screening can find colorectal cancer before symptoms start—when it’s small, hasn’t spread, and is easiest ...
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