Colon cancer is the second most deadly cancer, with almost 1 in every 20 people being diagnosed with the disease. However, surprisingly, the disease is largely preventable with regular screenings and is treatable when detected early. It’s vital for people 45 and...
As we approach March and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to schedule a colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and each year 140,000 people are diagnosed and...
Racing enthusiasts all over the country were devastated this week at the news of John Andretti’s passing. After a three-year-long battle, Andretti, aged 56, finally succumbed to stage 4 colon cancer. John Andretti was nephew to racing legend Mario, son to racer Aldo,...
Get Your Rear in Gear – Savannah Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah is excited to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah 5K Run/Walk. Funds generated through this race will be allocated through the...
Most people never think about the bacteria living in their colon. You may have heard about the health benefits of probiotics or heard about the research being done on the relationships between your gut biome and many seemingly unrelated health conditions. Few people...
Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Formerly, it was thought of as a disease that affected mainly older patients, those 50 and over. Typical screening guidelines recommended men and women should schedule their first...
