Digestive Health Specialists
Based on guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the current colon cancer screening age recommendations for average-risk African-Americans is 45 and the recommended screening test is a colonoscopy. Why is there such an emphasis on the African American community? Because African Americans have the highest incidence and […]
In memory of Black History Month, we bring attention to some African American celebrities and public figures we have lost to colon cancer. Chadwick Boseman American actor Age 43 (1976-2020) Image from Richmond Free Press Natalie Desselle-Reid American actor Age 53 (1967-2020) Image from IMDb Donald M Payne Former United States Representative Age 77 (1934-2012) […]
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the roles African Americans have played in shaping American history. At Digestive Health Specialists, we want to recognize the significant achievements and contributions African Americans have made and are currently making to the practice of medicine, many of whom also have ties to the great state […]
