by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 22, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 3
A colonoscopy may seem like an unpleasant procedure, but it can actually save your life. That’s because a colonoscopy can detect early signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In this article, we will...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 2
February is National Cancer Prevention month and a great time to remind your loved ones of the things they can do to help lower the risks of getting many of the common types of cancer. Below is a list of things you can do to increase your odds of preventing or...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Nov 19, 2021 | Volume 6, Issue 6
Did you know that Lung Cancer is the #1 cancer killer of men and women? Every year 200,000 men and women are diagnosed with Lung Cancer and each year 150,000 people die from this disease. African American men have the highest rates of Lung Cancer in the U.S. Lung...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 3, 2020 | Volume 5, Issue 4
If you’ve watched the news in the last four months, you know most of it is dominated by news about COVID-19. From death rates to case numbers to long-term side effects, there is no shortage of news about how deadly the virus can be. But what about other causes of...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 28, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 2
For those of us age 50 and older, regular colon cancer screening is the key to catching and often preventing colorectal cancer. If you have certain risk factors or family history of colon cancer, your physician here at Horizon Family Medical Group may recommend...
