Silver Cross Offers Keys to Early Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Detection
Gastroenterologist offers free program and home screening kits on Nov. 14.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States today and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Oftentimes colorectal cancer can be detected and prevented if simple steps are followed. “A majority of colorectal cancer cases can be cured when found and treated at an early stage, so regular screenings are important,” said Dr. Nikhil Bhargava, board certified gastroenterologist on staff at Silver Cross Hospital. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. Researchers are learning more about what causes colon cancer and how it grows and progresses, however, no one knows the exact cause of colon cancer, but we do know some of the risk factors. Research indicates that a high-fat diet, lack of fiber…
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Terri
8:12 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Thanks Ben! I had just hung up with the office of a dr. to whom I was referred for a screening colonoscopy when I saw this article. I hadn't liked what his staff had said so I decided to research Dr. Bhargava further and made an appt. He listened to all of my concerns-rational and otherwise! He found and removed three suspicious looking polyps. He said to come back in three years. I told him if … more ›