At DHC, although we have a significant number of female patients coming to all of our doctors for colonoscopies as well as other procedures, we are aware…
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Month: March 2015
Does Vegetarian Diet Decrease Risk of Colon Cancer?
A vegetarian diet, especially one that includes fish, significantly reduces the risk of colorectal cancer, a large new study reports. Researchers recruited…
Read MoreDigestive Healthcare Center Produces FamilyPLZ Posters for NCCR
Digestive Healthcare Center has produced the following posters as part of the FamilyPLZ campaign to raise awareness of Colon Cancer prevention, especially for those who have a family history of the disease. The FamilyPLZ campaign is organized in conjunction with the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and the Colon Cancer Alliance. Check out the posters!
Read MoreRed Meat and Colon Cancer Risk—What You Need to Know
New U.S. government dietary guidelines released in February 2015 contribute to the discussion, often controversial, over the recommendations for a healthy diet. These recommendations have a direct bearing on a topic important to our practice at DHC: colon cancer.
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