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Feb 18, 20221 min read

Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Colonoscopy Myths Debunked

I decided to debunk some of the myths I hear for why some patients do not want to schedule their colonoscopy.

Sep 4, 20211 min read

Average Risk Screening for Colon & Rectal Cancer - What Are My Options?

while there are several screening options available that can detect cancer and polyps, only Colonoscopy can detect, treat, and prevent CRC

Feb 12, 20191 min read

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

Check out my Infographic about Colon Cancer Screening & Facts

Jul 1, 20184 min read

Barrett’s Esophagus: Feeling The Burn?

First we need to define Barrett’s Esophagus in order to understand it. Chronic reflux of contents from the stomach to Esophagus over time ma

Jun 2, 20183 min read

The American Cancer Society Released New Recommendations for Colon Cancer Screening: What Happens No

The ACS released new guidelines lowering the recommended age of screening for colon cancer to 45 in average risk individuals.

STUART AKERMAN, MD
GI PLANO | GI DALLAS | GI FRISCO | GI CARROLLTON