The Screening That Could Save Your Life

The Screening That Could Save Your Life

Feb 19, 2025 | Cancer, Primary Care

When it comes to preventive care, we may think of annual checkups, vaccines and managing blood pressure. But one of the most important – and often overlooked – screenings is for colorectal cancer. Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters Colorectal cancer is one of the...
What You Should Know About the Signs of Colorectal Cancer

What You Should Know About the Signs of Colorectal Cancer

Mar 12, 2024 | Cancer

Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with either colon cancer or rectal cancer, which are collectively known as “colorectal cancer.” Because these cancers are most effectively treated in early stages, it’s important to know the signs of colorectal cancer....
With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

Mar 9, 2024 | Cancer

The older you get, the more necessary screenings are for certain health conditions. In 2018, the American Cancer Society lowered recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings from 50 years old to 45 — meaning the work of prevention starts a little earlier. The...
Are At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screenings Effective?

Are At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screenings Effective?

Mar 2, 2024 | Cancer

More than 100,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, making it one of the most common forms of cancer. But while the condition is common, it’s also very preventable and treatable when detected early through colorectal cancer...