Colonoscopy Preparation Without Magnesium Citrate At Digestive Healthcare Center, we continuously update our patients on the latest news regarding preparation for colonoscopy. Under the Vi-Jon LLC Magnesium Citrate Saline Oral Solution recall, over 50 laxatives sold under various brand names at major pharmacies have been recalled. The recall affects products distributed in the United States, […]
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March 2022 is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and at Digestive Healthcare Center, we want our patients to be informed about this disease, screening techniques, and how you can get involved to spread awareness and help keep yourself and those around you healthy. Every March (and all year long!), patients, survivors, and caregivers are encouraged to […]
Read MoreNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Should Know
About Colon Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer, which is cancer of the colon or rectum, is the third most common type of cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, when patients, survivors, and caregivers are encouraged to share their stories, raise awareness, and […]
Read MoreIntestinal Fortitude: The Guts to Promote Colon Health
Take Care of Your Digestive Health with Advice from Dr. Gingold How much do you know about taking care of your digestive health? Dr. Gingold was recently featured in a webinar from Friends’ Health Connection, where he spoke extensively about everything having to do with colon health. You can view the full webinar above, but […]
Read MoreWomen’s Wellness and Your Digestive Health
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…
Read MoreDoes 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 MoreSchedule your colonoscopy!
COLON CANCER: Preventable Treatable Beatable So, you finally decided to do it and schedule that colonoscopy. Good move! Call and make the appointment.
Read MoreSo, Your Doctor Just Told You to Schedule a Colonoscopy!
Almost 60,000 people per year die from colon cancer, and it’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. What most people don’t realize is that this disease is one of the few cancers that are preventable. If colon cancer is detected in its early stages, the five-year survival is over 90%. Women […]
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