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What Are the Silent Signs of Colon Cancer?
Many cancers have telltale signs, while others are harder to detect. Then, there are those that give you very little symptoms, making it almost impossible to recognize. Colon cancer is one of the latter. What are the silent signs of colon cancer?
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Colorectal Cancer Rising Among Young Adults: What Young People Should Know
The new age for screening colonoscopy for average risk individuals is 45!
An unprecedented number of younger adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Whereas the older population had been the main group at risk, now we are seeing some startling changes. Colorectal cancer is rising among young adults and here’s what young people should know. Continue reading “Colorectal Cancer Rising Among Young Adults: What Young People Should Know”
6 Signs You May Have Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins inside your anus, sometimes called “piles,” and are usually not part of polite conversation. We will discuss them here, so you can learn 6 signs you may have hemorrhoids.
Colonoscopy: Facts And Myths
A colonoscopy is a common procedure to examine the colon, or large intestine, and is a screening tool to detect colorectal cancer. Although it is a common screening procedure, many people procrastinate or never get one. For those people especially, here is some information on the facts and myths of colonoscopy.
Hemorrhoids or Colon Cancer? How To Tell The Difference
Seeing blood on the toilet paper, in your toilet bowl, or in your stool can make anyone worried. Since hemorrhoids and colon cancer can cause similar symptoms, don’t panic. Hemorrhoids are much more common. So is it hemorrhoids or colon cancer? How to tell the difference.
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Colonoscopy Age Changes
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Colorectal cancer incidence has been increasing for those less than 50 years of age, which is a huge problem since screening has traditionally began at age 50. Continue reading “Colonoscopy Age Changes”
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Your Colonoscopy
“Don’t rush me; I’m waiting for the last minute,” might be the mantra of the procrastinator, but it’s not a recipe for a healthy life when it comes to scheduling a colonoscopy. You may have heard all kinds of nightmare stories from friends, but that dreaded anticipation is always worse than reality. If Dr. Aaron Parrish has recommended you have one, here are real reasons why you shouldn’t put off your colonoscopy. Banish your inner procrastinator and just do make it happen!
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Colorectal Cancer Education Event
Come see Dr. Parrish, Dr. Cabebe, and Dr. Patel discuss colorectal cancer screening and treatment at 5:30 p.m. December 5, at the JCC in Los Gatos. Continue reading “Colorectal Cancer Education Event”