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When Should I Worry About Colon Cancer: Warning Signs, Screening Options, and New Developments

Colon cancer is a significant health concern that requires early detection and prompt treatment.

Pancreatic Cancer: Understanding the Hereditary Risk Factors

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 12 percent.

5 Signs That You Should Be Seeing a Gastroenterologist

The digestive system is one of the most important systems in the human body. It is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that th

Before, During, and After - What to Expect with Endoscopic Testing

an endoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the inside of your body using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light

When Do We Need Colonoscopies?

A colonoscopy is an important medical procedure used to detect, diagnose, and treat several diseases of the colon and rectum.

Ask a Gastroenterologist: Q & A's on Common Gastrointestinal Problems

Gastrointestinal problems can range from minor issues like indigestion to more serious conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

Doing A Lot of Prep for Colonoscopy in Honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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?

Understanding Colonoscopy - Who Is Qualified To Get One?

Are Colonoscopies Still The Best Test For Colon Cancer Screening? A Review Of A Recent NEJM Article

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

Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Colonoscopy Myths Debunked

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

STUART AKERMAN, MD
GI PLANO | GI DALLAS | GI FRISCO | GI CARROLLTON