colon-cancer

Celebrated Physician: Luis Hernandez, MD
There’s no such thing as a “routine” surgery, even for procedures that have been performed thousands of times. But that…

How do colorectal cancer screenings measure up?
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS)….

Walk Away from Colorectal Cancer: Exercise Can Lower Risk
In January 2017, researchers reported that exercise is associated with a lower risk of death from metastatic colorectal cancer. Metastatic…

Tips to make colonoscopy prep more bearable
At least once a month, a patient asks if I’ve read Dave Barry’s column about getting a colonoscopy. The humor…

Cherrell’s Story: My Colonoscopy Confession
My friend was in her mid-50s and, like me, she worked in health care. She was a busy mom and…

No Ifs about It: Colonoscopy Prevents Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of death among cancers that affect both men and women. However, it’s also one…