What is FIT? It’s a fecal immunochemical test, a simple and convenient screening test for colorectal cancer that you can easily perform in the comfort of your home.... Read More
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The Future of Colon Cancer Screening
Recognizing an increasing risk in younger adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines in 2021, lowering the recommended screening start age from 50 to 45.... Read More
Mammogram Myth Busters
Mammogram Myth Busters: Too Many or Too Few? New Guidelines Explained. I HELP PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER. For my entire three-decade career, the yearly mammogram has been a cornerstone of... Read More
Breast Cancer Spit Test
RESEARCHERS RECENTLY DEVELOPED A HANDHELD device capable of detecting breast cancer by reading biomarkers in saliva. Today we explore a breast cancer spit test. I am a doctor who helps... Read More
Cancer Screening
IN THE EVER-EVOLVING HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPE, staying up-to-date with the latest guidance on cancer screenings can be central to your well-being. Today’s topic is Navigating Cancer Screenings: Stay Updated with the... Read More
Better Colonoscopy Prep
Sebela Pharmaceuticals recently announced that Suflave, a new osmotic laxative, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for colonoscopy preparation among adults. This low-volume liquid solution has a lemon-lime flavor and comes in a carton comprising two bottles and two flavor packets.... Read More