Getting a colonoscopy at age 50 used to be old news, but not anymore! Things are changing, and new research is showing a growing population at high risk of colon cancer, and it’s not the old folks; it’s people in their 30s and 40s. Colorectal cancer risk is increasing...
Headlines can sound so promising, but they don’t always tell the whole story. In fact, they can often lead to more questions. A new study was recently conducted and the results suggest a radical preventative measure for colon cancer—a suggestion that, shockingly, is...
There are a few risk factors to be aware of that imply you may need a colonoscopy at an earlier age than is recommended for the general population. Family History – Patients who have a first-degree relative with colon cancer or advanced adenoma/polyp diagnosed at any...
Where is the Liver? Your liver is a large organ located mainly in the upper right section of your abdomen. It is located just below the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscular tissue that separates the chest and the abdomen. The liver is the largest solid organ in...
Men and women who are average risk for colon cancer (i.e. no family history of colon cancer or colon polyps, no history of inflammatory bowel disease or any other significant risk factors) should begin colon cancer screening at age 50 and age 45 for African American...
