Topic: Colonoscopy

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.           …

New recommendation is a significant step in colorectal cancer prevention The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) — the nation’s leading panel for medical guidance — has joined the American…

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, affecting approximately four percent of…

Your long-term well-being is priority number one for the board certified, nationally renowned gastroenterologists at The Oregon Clinic, and an important part of building that relationship is conducting colonoscopies. “We…

Newberg, OR – September  20, 2018 – The Oregon Clinic is celebrating the opening of its newest facility, a Gastroenterology specialty clinic located in Newberg, Oregon. Built from the ground…

Colonoscopy is more than a simple screening test for cancer. Colonoscopies prevent cancer because during the procedure, the physician can identify and remove precancerous polyps that would otherwise become cancer.…

Your spouse, your friends, your grandchildren—your inspiration to stay healthy comes in many forms. March is colon cancer awareness month, and it’s something worth really thinking about. If you are…

Katie shares her story of battling colorectal cancer at a young age. “I am not your typical colorectal cancer survivor.” At 34 years old, I am not the typical face…

Aside from getting a colonoscopy at age 50, or actively participating in another accepted form of colon cancer screening, you may be wondering what else can be done to prevent…

You will be having an upper endoscopy (EGD) and/or a colonoscopy. As you may have heard, The Centers for Disease Control have reported rare cases of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections…