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eIt has come to our attention that there is a tremendous need for colorectal cancer screenings. This very costly procedure does not seem to always be covered by insurance or the State and it is the single most import pro-active measure all of us can take. It remains the gold standard for early detection of colon cancer and polyps and it is the only test that allows the Gastroenterologist to directly visualize the colon, obtian biopsies and remove polyps at the same time.
We are proud to announce that we will liaise closely with Indran B Krishnan, M.D. FRCP(Lond)., FRCP(C)., FACP., FACG of Gwinnett Digestive Clinic PC and Gwinnett Digestive Clinic Endoscopy Center LLC, located at 475 Philip Blvd, Suite 304, Lawrenceville, Georgia, to provide screenings to qualifying candidates. Click here to read complete announcement.
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Disclaimer
The information on this site is an overview of our knowledge discovered while battling Colorectal Cancer and is not meant to be a comprehensive resource on the disease. For your convenience we've included two links for pre-eminent sites in this field
American Cancer Society
Colon Cancer Alliance
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Colorectal Cancer
Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the body. These extra cells grow together and form masses, also called tumors. In colorectal cancer, these growths happen in the colon and rectum, or, the large intestines. This is the lower part of the digestive tract. Because colon cancer and rectum cancer have so many features in common, they are often considered together as “colorectal” cancer
Statistics
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men as well as women in the United States. Usually it is found in people who are older than 50.
Screening
Fairly simple screening tests can prevent many cases of colon and rectal cancer. Screening tests are tests that look for a certain disease or condition before any symptoms appear. Regular screening is recommended after age 50 for most people. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you may need to begin screening earlier than that.
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