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Originally posted on 3/11/2019 Updated on 3/16/2022 If you’re not sure what is involved in having a colonoscopy, this easy-to-read infographic developed by the doctors at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology may answer your questions. A physician may use a colonoscopy to test for colon cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and many other digestive health ailments. […]
Read moreOriginally posted on 3/5/2019 Updated on 3/10/2022 By R. Kyle Barnett, MD Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined in the United States, but most cases are preventable with appropriate screening. Efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening are urgently needed. Who should be screened for colorectal […]
Read moreBy Kelsey Tolbert and Andrew Heiner, MD Your rectal pain and bleeding may actually be from a fissure Anal fissures are one of the most common rectal disorders. They are caused by a tear or cut in the anal canal. The symptoms often mimic those of hemorrhoids, and therefore fissures are often mistreated or misdiagnosed. […]
Read moreBy American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy What Is a Colon Polyp? Polyps are benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the lining of the bowel. They can occur in several locations in the gastrointestinal tract but are most common in the colon. They vary in size from less than a quarter of an inch to […]
Read moreStacey works as a procedure scheduler at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology. When she was thirty years old and pregnant with her youngest child, she found a lump in her breast. The lump turned out to be cancerous, and it didn’t look good for Stacey. But after going through harsh chemotherapy and treatment, Stacey is a cancer survivor. Eight years later, […]
Read moreAt age 59, Ben noticed he had been experiencing subtle changes in his bowel movements for the past nine months. He decided to talk with his internist about his symptoms. Ben’s internal medicine physician mentioned that he was very overdue for his colonoscopy screening. Since Ben didn’t have a family history of colon cancer, he […]
Read moreColorectal cancer is Utah’s second leading cause of cancer-related deaths; patients have a 90 percent survival rate with early detection. March is dedicated as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread colon cancer screening awareness and urge preventative screening for those 50 and older. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths […]
Read moreColon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in this country. Approximately 1 in 3 people who develop colon cancer die from this disease. But colon cancer is preventable. A screening can save your life! So why have only two-thirds of Americans over the age of 50 been screened for a colonoscopy? Unfortunately, […]
Read moreDave Barry is a writer for the Miami Herald and wrote a cometic piece about his experience having a colonoscopy. Not only is the following column informative, but it sheds light on a reality that happens more often than not. Click here to link to the Miami Herald website, where this article was originally published […]
Read moreOn February 28th, 2014, President Barack Obama proclaimed March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and said, “I encourage all citizens, government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and other groups to join in activities that will increase awareness and prevention of colorectal cancer.” (Click for full Proclamation) In an effort to raise awareness for colon […]
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