As A GI Doctor, colorectal cancer prevention is one of my top priorities and there is now very encouraging news on this front! On August 12, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home stool DNA colorectal cancer screening test for early detection called Cologuard. The test is effective in finding [...]
Surprisingly, a lot of colonoscopies that are performed in the U.S. are not always performed by a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders and is best doctor for colonoscopies. On the other hand, a primary care doctor and general surgeon generally do screenings [...]
Many people who are aware of their family’s history of colon cancer are afraid of evaluating their own risk for the disease. Others may be completely unaware that a relative was diagnosed with colon cancer or had pre-cancerous polyps. While colon cancer might not be the most appealing topic for family conversation, it is crucial for people to discuss the [...]
There is no time like the present to start thinking about your gastrointestinal health According to board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Peyton Berookim, keeping up with your GI health is fairly simple and can substantially reduce your risk of developing diseases of the digestive system. Here are the top ten tips for maintaining good digestive health throughout the [...]
We all know that making wise decisions regarding diet and exercise are integral to staying healthy and preventing serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. However, a recent article in the Bradenten Herald serves as an important reminder that lifestyle choices also have a profound effect on our risk of developing colon cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal [...]
