Archives for August 2018

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Comments About Colon Cancer Screening Test, Cologuard, for Becker’s ASC Review

Dr. Pradeep Kumar was recently interviewed for a Becker’s ASC Review article about the colon cancer screening test, Cologuard. He shed some very important light about the testing methods for the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. You can read the entire article here, but here’s what Dr. Kumar had to say: “Colon cancer

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How Alcohol Affects Your Digestive System

Here’s a toast to those who either drink in moderation or don’t drink at all. By drinking, of course, we’re talking about the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Why does it matter? Because consuming alcohol can damage your digestive system and can increase your risk of cancer and liver disease. How Your Digestive System Processes Alcohol

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The Stages of Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is a relatively rare but nonetheless serious disease that needs to be treated as soon as possible. Before treatment can start, however, the severity of the cancer – namely whether it has spread and, if so, to what extent – must be assigned a numerical “stage” by the patient’s gastroenterologist or oncologist. This

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