Colonoscopy: the most important thing you’ll do in 2023
It’s natural, as we enter a new year, to aspire to a healthier and happier version of ourselves. For many, this means losing a few pounds or even training for…
Gastroenterology Resources
Hepatitis ABCs
Not totally sure what the differences among hepatitis A, B and C are, and how they could impact you? Tryon Medical Partners gastroenterology specialist Dr. Christopher Ferris has you covered…
Holiday family recipes (and alternatives) from doctors
The holidays are an opportunity to pause, look back over the year and reflect on everything there is to be grateful for. But we all know it’s what comes after…
Preventing colon cancer during Colon Cancer Awareness Month
As the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States, colon cancer is increasingly a cancer affecting younger Americans, with 12% of diagnosed colon cancers occurring in patients under 50…
Four things to know before a colonoscopy
More than 50,000 people a year die from colon cancer. The biggest contributing factor is that 40 percent of Americans don’t get screened.
Thanksgiving family recipes (and alternatives) from doctors
We don’t mean to use fowl language, but these are some pretty clucking good doctor-approved Thanksgiving recipes.
Nine reasons to schedule your colonoscopy with Tryon
Tryon’s gastroenterology team has designed every other aspect of the Tryon Endoscopy Center to be as easy and efficient as possible for patients and families.
The pros and cons of Cologuard®: Is it right for you?
You may be interested in the convenience that Cologuard advertisements tout, but is it right for you? Here are the pros and cons every person should know about Cologuard.
45 Is the New 50 for Colonoscopies
The colorectal cancer screening age of 50 that people are so familiar with has now been decreased to age 45.
Trust Your Gut–What You Need to Know About Probiotics
There are approximately 1,000 different species of bacteria in the lining of your gut, some considered “good” bacteria and/or yeast (probiotics), and some considered “bad.” The key is maintaining a…