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What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

by Mike Dunklee | Apr 14, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Digestive Care, Prevention, Research

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment Esophageal cancer, though relatively rare, is a serious condition that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is estimated that around 18,000 new cases of...
Demystifying the Colonoscopy: What Should I Expect?

Demystifying the Colonoscopy: What Should I Expect?

by Mike Dunklee | Mar 27, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Digestive Care, Prevention, Research

Dread. Fear. Embarrassment. These are emotions so commonly associated with colonoscopy. But why? Like a local legend involving cryptoids or haunted houses, the anxiety over having a colonoscopy has taken on a life of its own, growing in size and hyperbole like a...
What helps speed up digestion: Three tricks to know

What helps speed up digestion: Three tricks to know

by Kevin Schokora | Jul 9, 2022 | Digestion, Prevention

    Digestion is an important part of our overall health. Without good digestion, you may feel bloated, you may have trouble going to the restroom, and you could even become malnourished. Other signs of slow digestion include constipation, irregular bowel...
Preventive digestive care starts sooner than age 50

Preventive digestive care starts sooner than age 50

by Kevin Schokora | Jun 1, 2022 | Prevention

  While most people get their first colonoscopy at age 50, there’s no need to wait that long to start practicing digestive care. In fact, we highly recommend that you start today, as your digestive system’s health is closely linked to your overall health. After...

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