March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Five Myths about Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about some of the common myths people have about colon and rectal cancer. Myth 1: If …
Is it Time for Your Colon Cancer Screening?
By Dr. David Gilchrist Department of Family Practice, Reliant Medical Group If you are age 45 or older, it’s time to schedule your colon cancer screening. This type of …
Getting My First Colonoscopy – a Patient Testimonial
March is Colonoscopy Awareness Month. We know that many people put off scheduling this potentially life-saving exam. However, we often hear from patients after the fact that it wasn’t …
Medical Minute: Treating Diarrhea
Many adults suffer from acute diarrhea, resulting in over 8 million doctor visits per year in the U.S. alone. Fortunately there are many ways to treat diarrhea at home. …