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Colon Cancer Concerns in African American Community

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 […]

African American Celebrity Deaths to Colon Cancer

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) […]

African American Influences in Medicine

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 […]

Colon Cancer in the African American Population

The tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman at the age of 43 was shocking to many. It was difficult to imagine that a man, who was the picture of health and youth, could die from colon cancer. It has brought many questions regarding colon cancer in both the young and also in the African-American population. Unfortunately, […]

Black History Month & Colon Cancer

 February is Black History Month. It is dedicated to recognize and celebrate the achievements and culture of African Americans. The foundations for this were established in the early twentieth century. While Carter G. Woodson was at university, he witnessed how the black community was underrepresented in the books and conversations about American history. To […]

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