The Doctor’s Note: Reduce your chance of developing colon cancer

Cancer of the colon is a common cancer in both men and women. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Approximately one in three people who are diagnosed with this type of cancer will die of their disease. There are things you can do to reduce your chance of developing colon cancer: Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain … Continue reading The Doctor’s Note: Reduce your chance of developing colon cancer

{Video} What you need to know about at-home colon cancer screenings

You may have recently seen a new at-home colon cancer screening kit that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Who should use these kits and what does it screen? Dr. Danielle Marino, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology from the University of Rochester Medical Center explains in this quick video. Continue reading “{Video} What you need to know about at-home colon cancer screenings”