April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. There are two types of esophageal cancer risk factors: Those we can control and those we can’t. We don’t have any say over our sex (men have a far higher risk of esophageal cancer), age (adults over 50 are more likely to have it), or a family history of this cancer. But we can change other risk factors, … [Read more...]

If you're 45, it's time to get screened.  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, the colon cancer death rate in this country could be cut by more than half if Americans simply followed recommended screening guidelines. Early detection and treatment are critical. If caught early, colorectal cancer is 90% curable. If … [Read more...]