by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 31, 2023 | Volume 8, Issue 3
Did you know that nearly 150,000 people are diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in the US every year? And that according to the American Cancer Society, men have a 1 in 23 chance of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetimes? (The odds are 1 in 26 for women.)...
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 | Sep 6, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 8
Did you know that, with preventative screening, we can save more than 100,000 lives each year? It’s true. By getting checkups, screenings, and healthcare counseling, we can prevent some illnesses, and catch others before it’s too late. And the best part is, with many...
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...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 15, 2016 | 2016 March
Did you know that March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? And did you know that colorectal cancer is the nation’s second-leading cause of death from cancer for both women and men? The good news is that colorectal cancer can often be treated effectively...
