May 7, 2024 | Cancer
Our Lady of the Lake Health is maintaining its status as Louisiana’s first healthcare institution with an official accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) in recognition of its high-quality care for rectal cancer. The...
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....
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...
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...
Jun 22, 2023 | Cancer
If you think a colonoscopy is bad you really don’t want colon cancer. Thankfully, with regular screenings most colon cancer can be prevented. Colonoscopies can also help with other non-cancerous digestive conditions. Kelly Finan, MD, and Asif Talukder, MD, Board...
