colon cancer

March is colon cancer awareness month. Each year, at my gastroenterology practice, we take this opportunity to help promote local events and spread the awareness message that following the colon cancer screening guidelines is the best way to avoid this cancer.

As we’re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to emphasize the importance of not putting off necessary health maintenance services like colon cancer screening or not seeking an evaluation for digestive symptoms. The key to beating this cancer is early detection. When detected in a localized stage (has not spread outside of colon or rectum), the 5-year survival rate is 91%.

Also, keep in mind that certain habits can increase

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Whether it’s time for your colon cancer screening exam or a symptom needs to be evaluated, we all will need to plan for a colonoscopy at some time in our life.

This process involves more than just the dreaded pre-exam prep solution. Like with all medical services, we need to plan for the related expenses to avoid any surprises.

To help with this budgeting process, I’ve created an infographic highlighting key aspects determining the patient’s financial responsibility. After the graphic, you’ll find a detailed description of the different potential fees that can be associated with your colonoscopy, along with a few tips as well.

In San Antonio, TX, we’re fortunate to have great healthcare options. I hope that this information better prepares patients

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When you think about aging, you’re likely struck with thoughts of wrinkles, greying hair, and wondering where these pesky extra pounds came from. So it might come as a surprise to realize that the process of aging is happening just as much on the inside of your body as it is on the outside.

It’s true, growing older changes more than your physical appearance. It also has drastic effects on the health of your gut. But don’t let that scare you, there are plenty of things you can do to improve the health of your gut to ultimately keep your digestive system running like it did when you were in your twenties.

Today we’re going to explore how and why gut health

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2019 Colon Cancer Awareness

Every March I like to help promote colon cancer awareness month by providing information regarding steps we can all take to avoid this cancer. Last year I focused on colonoscopy FAQs to help educate & dispel misconceptions about colonoscopy.

This year I wanted to help promote awareness by covering a few important topics on…

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