Tag: Colorectal Cancer

Ask the Experts: Prevention, detection and expert treatment all play a role in reducing colorectal cancer deaths

Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about [...]

2024-03-05T09:00:32-06:00March 5th, 2024|

“He’s courageous:” Robert Mayweather has found new life and new hope thanks to Dr. David Shibata and Regional One Health Cancer Care

Regional One Health Cancer Care makes the most advanced, complex surgical procedures available to patients throughout the Mid-South. For Robert Mayweather, it has provided a chance to regain his quality of life. After receiving care from nationally-renowned surgical oncologist Dr. David Shibata, Robert is getting back to the things that matter most and feels reinvigorated [...]

2024-01-28T16:40:01-06:00January 23rd, 2024|

Ask the Experts: It may be uncomfortable, but don’t shy away from discussing prostate and colorectal cancer symptoms

Prostate cancer and colorectal cancer are two of the most common cancer diagnoses among American men, and they're also the two men are least eager to talk about. It's important to speak up early if you experience symptoms, because screening and treatment are available for both diseases. When caught early, both prostate cancer and colorectal [...]

2023-06-09T08:42:59-06:00June 9th, 2023|

Ask the Experts: Prevention, detection and expert treatment all play a role in reducing colorectal cancer deaths

Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about your [...]

2023-04-18T07:30:24-06:00April 18th, 2023|

Ask the Experts: What can I do to try to prevent colon cancer?

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, physicians like Regional One Health surgical oncologist and colorectal surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Wood are educating the public about prevention and early detection. They encourage all patients to talk to their health care provider about their screening needs, and say average-risk patients should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. With [...]

2023-03-15T07:44:26-06:00March 15th, 2023|