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When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?
INTRODUCTION - A gastroenterologist specializes in infirmities and complications involving the gastrointestinal tract—i.e., the intestines, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver, colon and rectum.  Their extensive training includes 5 additional years of education in gastroenterology and internal medicine after completing medical school. In addition to other specialized functions, gastroenterologists...
March 21, 2022
American Cancer Society Recommends Earlier Screening For Colon and Rectal Cancer
Researchers have seen an unsettling new trend: Colon cancer is striking people at younger ages. As a result, the American Cancer Society recently updated its guidelines for colon and rectal cancer prevention, now advising that -all people begin routine screening at 45-, as reported by CNN. Previous guidelines recommended that people begin screening at 50. Deadly Trend - Colon and rectal cancers are...
November 22, 2021