Having a colonoscopy is not something that you are eager to do. But, did you know that colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women? And, with the use of a colonoscopy, colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. While the American Cancer Society…
Diverticular disease is the term for complications that arise when small sacs or pouches form in the wall of the colon. Diverticulum is a single sac or pouch, and diverticula are numerous sacs or pouches. Diverticula in the colon that does not create complications is called diverticulosis. However, diverticulosis can, and does, lead to a…
Colon cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite these alarming statistics, Montclair residents should understand that this is a preventable cancer. Colon cancer is considered a preventable cancer because people can avoid being diagnosed with it by changing their…
Taking care of your colon can improve your quality of life in many ways. Many people begin attempting to improve their colon health because they are at risk for intestinal diseases such as diverticulitis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. However, even those in San Bernardino County who are not at risk for these diseases can benefit…