Digestive Health Specialists
As a disease with potentially devastating consequences, colon cancer demands our unwavering attention and concerted efforts toward early detection and prevention, which is why proactive screening for colorectal cancer is pivotal. Let’s explore the critical importance of colon cancer screening in fostering community health and the latest screening guidelines, and shed light on the symptoms […]
Colon cancer is common and can be fatal Colon cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths in the United States Men and women are affected equally 50,000 Americans die every year of colon cancer Colon cancer is being diagnosed at younger ages, and therefore, the recommended age for first screening […]
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States. Over the last several decades, the overall rates of colorectal cancer have decreased. This is mostly due to increased screening and broader awareness. However, the rate of colorectal cancer in patients under […]
Pancreatic Cancer is on the top of everyone’s mind, with the unfortunate passing of Alex Trebek, the long-time host of Jeopardy. Dr. Murat Akdamar saw it essential to provide more information on this disease. In the videos below, he tackles the most common questions about pancreatic cancer. Facts you should know: Pancreatic cancer affects about […]
Pancreatic Cancer is certainly a newsworthy topic as it gets a lot of attention when it affects a common household name such as Alex Trebek, the long-time host of Jeopardy! (Other famous people who were unfortunate enough to have this diagnosis were Aretha Franklin, Steve Jobs, Patrick Swayze, Alan Rickman, Michael Landon, and others) Of […]
