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The Impact That Gut Bacteria Has on Your Risk for Colon Cancer

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Whereas many of us have had a purely emotional “gut” feeling about a person, a situation, or an impending decision, your physical gut (and its feeling) is entirely different. Researchers have been studying the actual composition of our gut and the impact that gut bacteria has on your risk for colon cancer, and the good news is that the results are seemingly promising.

Diet Tips for Patients with Diverticular Disease

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Adults with diverticular disease are no stranger to uncomfortable bloating, lower abdominal pain, and constipation. Once diagnosed, many patients continue to have flare-ups, which can make eating a necessary evil of every day. It doesn’t have to be that way if you follow these diet tips!

7 Lifestyle Habits That Can Improve Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

When someone gets a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, all they remember at first is that there is no cure. They imagine living with the uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing symptoms for the rest of their lives. However, it’s important to remember that the best thing to do is to educate yourself about what will cause flares and how to avoid them. There are multiple ways to mitigate symptoms including these 7 lifestyle habits that can improve symptoms of Crohn’s disease.

Care for Your Colon by Eating More of These Foods

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

The CDC indicates us that colon cancer is the third most common cancer that affects both men and women. Sadly, colorectal cancer is also rising among young people.

Now more than ever, it’s important to make sure that you are proactively taking the steps to be sure your colon is healthy early in life!

Understanding the Stages of Colon Cancer

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Like most other cancers, colorectal cancer has clinical and surgical stages set by the American Joint Committee On Cancer. These stages outline and determine how serious the cancer is and how best to treat it, making the identification and understanding of the stages of colon cancer helpful not only for physicians, but also for patients.

Early Prevention of Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common and deadly cancers in the United States. Colon cancers begin as benign polyps in the colon or rectum and can take years to develop into cancer.

How Red and Processed Meats Can Increase Your Colorectal Cancer Risk by 20%

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Unfortunately, the latest statistics and studies seem to increasingly indicate that this statement is true. First, Consider Some Stats Colorectal cancer is the third leading… Read More »How Red and Processed Meats Can Increase Your Colorectal Cancer Risk by 20%

Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer with These 5 Tips

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Colon cancer can happen to anyone, although it typically affects older adults.

5 Colon Polyp Symptoms That Should Send You Straight To The Doctor

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Polyps usually grow on the lining of the colon, but they can develop anywhere in the large intestine. Most polyps are benign growths and have few if any symptoms. Overtime if they become larger, they can become cancerous, and certain symptoms will appear.

Are Food Additives Linked to Colon Cancer?

by Colorectal Surgery Associates

Of the cancers that affect men and women in the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most common.

Research suggests that the prevalence of this common cancer may be due in part to emulsifiers. Emulsifiers are additives that are used in most processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf life. They are present in many of the foods we eat fairly regularly.

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