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What is IBS? IBS is a recurrent, long-term disorder involving the large and small intestine of the gastrointestinal tract. IBS causes disturbances in gut motor function and sensation leading to diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and pain.Many gut related activities are regulated by the brain which is why IBS...

Colorectal Cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women combined in the U.S. Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the U.S. 151,030 people will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2022 and 52,580...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that early detection through prevention and screening dramatically reduces fatalities from Colorectal Cancer? Screening is the #1 way to prevent Colorectal Cancer. Colorectal Cancer can develop with few, if any, symptoms. These symptoms may include:  A change in bowel...

Anybody can get colorectal cancer: Any age. Any gender. Any ethnicity. Conditions that can increase the risk of Colorectal Cancer:  A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polypsBlack/African Americans and Ashkenazi Jews are at higher riskA genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)...

Colorectal cancer did not stop because COVID-19 started. Colorectal cancer screening can save your life. Now is the time to get screened. Take control of your health. Know your own risk and get checked now. If you are currently experiencing symptoms, such as rectal bleeding, abdominal discomfort,...