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What is the Difference between Anal and Rectal Cancer?
March 22, 2023

What is the Difference between Anal and Rectal Cancer?

By Ashlyn Everett, MD Cancer can occur in any part of the body, and the anal and rectal areas are no exception. Anal and rectal cancers are two different types of cancer that can cause similar symptoms…

Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?
March 13, 2023

Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?

By Amy George, MS and Ashlyn Everett, MD March is colon and rectal cancer awareness month. Many patients ask, “is colorectal cancer hereditary?” The short answer is, yes, it can be. But let’s dig a little…

45 is the new 50!
March 21, 2022

45 is the new 50!

If you are 45 years or older, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force now recommends you to have annual colorectal screening.  In 2021, the screening age was lowered from age 50 to age 45 due to an increased…