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…
GI Prep
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.
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.
Actor’s tragic death sheds light on colorectal cancer risk
Passing at just 43 years of age, the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman as a result of colon cancer has hit hard. The talented actor, known for iconic movie roles…
Dr. Anne Barnard: A Colonoscopy to Smile About
As a medical practice, we promote screening colonoscopies in those 50 and older because they save lives. Though patients are asleep for the actual procedure, the preparation before a colonoscopy…
TV Interview: Colorectal Cancer Risk in Younger Adults
If you are younger than 50, the last thing on your mind is probably colon cancer, but it might be time to think about getting a colonoscopy sooner than you…
Colonoscopy Prep Hacks
Anyone who has had a colonoscopy will tell you the worst part is the preparation, or prep, which involves drinking a “bowel cleansing agent.” This causes you to empty your…