Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and as a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing in Plano, Texas, I want to address the real concerns that keep people from scheduling their colonoscopy screening. After more than a decade of treating patients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I've heard just about every reason people put off this life-saving procedure. Let's talk through the most common questions I hear.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50, climbing from fifth place in the 1990s. Following James Van Der Beek's death at 48, Dr. Akerman explains why screening at 45 is critical and compares colonoscopy to newer blood and stool tests. While Cologuard and Shield offer convenience, colonoscopy remains the gold standard because it prevents cancer by removing polyps. Learn when you should get screened, especially if you have a family history

It's time for another video blog! In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, I present... a video about doing your colonoscopy prep. All...

Understanding Colonoscopy - Who Is Qualified To Get One?

Discussion and response to the recently published New England Journal of Medicine article regarding colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening

I decided to debunk some of the myths I hear for why some patients do not want to schedule their colonoscopy.

while there are several screening options available that can detect cancer and polyps, only Colonoscopy can detect, treat, and prevent CRC

I recently had the opportunity to record an educational video with my colleague Dr. Matthew Eidem to increase awareness regarding Colon Canc

Check out my Infographic about Colon Cancer Screening & Facts

Sometimes getting the results from your colonoscopy exam is only half the battle; what do the results mean and what are some recommendations