January is a good time of year to line up all your routine check-ups. And that includes finally scheduling that dreaded colonoscopy. You know, the one you’ve been putting off for all of 2023! So, [...]
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Still holding off on that colonoscopy? Schedule an appointment TODAY
I know you may be distrustful of invasive procedures—whether it’s major surgery or a routine biopsy. And for the most part, I agree with you. However, there are some exceptions to that rule. [...]
Why an early colonoscopy could save your life
Last week, I told you how the mainstream is finally starting to embrace vitamin D as a key form of cancer prevention. But for as welcome (and overdue) as this news is, it doesn’t exactly change [...]
New at-home test offers promising alternative to colonoscopy
There are some things you look forward to: a summer barbecue, a Caribbean cruise. Then there are some you don’t, like an electric bill in August. But then, there are things you absolutely dread. [...]
Detect 80 percent of colorectal cancers—the very first time—without a colonoscopy
If you’re familiar with my opinions on cancer screening, then you may recall that there’s one test I am 100 percent in favor of—the colonoscopy. My father and two uncles died of colon cancer. [...]