Topic: Colonoscopy

Brent, a patient of The Oregon Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Branden Tarlow, underwent his first screening colonoscopy last year at age 47. He shares his story with us below to help…

Is the new colon cancer blood test the quick and easy alternative to a colonoscopy screening for colon cancer? The short answer is, unfortunately, not.    You may have seen recent…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month  Colon Cancer Awareness Month starts off each year on March 1 with Dress in Blue Day. The Oregon Clinic is proud to stand in…

Colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard of colorectal cancer prevention.  Over the past few years, we have sadly seen many beloved celebrities, athletes, and actors pass away due to…

You may have recently heard or seen stories on Saturday Night Live or CNN that referenced a new study questioning the effectiveness of colonoscopies. The bold headlines and one-liners incorrectly…

Colon cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers in the US. Thankfully, it is one of the few cancers that can be prevented. And, if caught early,…

March is colon cancer awareness month. After losing her father to colon cancer, The Oregon Clinic’s own Lauren Scott of OBGYN East is using this time to share her father’s story, urging people…

Colon cancer remains a common and deadly cancer—it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard…

After suffering from severe stomach pain for over a year, at 32 years old Lynn’s world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with stage two colon cancer. Lynn…

Why take chances? Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women and about 5 percent of Americans will develop colorectal cancer in their…