Gastro Girl Blog

A collection of helpful articles curated and written by Gastro Girl.

March 30, 2021

The Who, What, Why, and How of Colorectal Cancer Screening

We are taking action all month long to help promote the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Read on to learn more about screening and find out how to get involved with helping to spread awareness!

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February 26, 2021

From AFAP Diagnosis to Advocacy: Survivor of a Rare GI Cancer Shares His Story

Dan Shockley was diagnosed with AFAP in 2012 after a routine colonoscopy revealed over 100 polyps. AFAP is a hereditary cancer syndrome that causes multiple polyps (or abnormal growths) to form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. Learn more about Dan Shockley’s story and the rare disease AFAP.

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May 8, 2020

Colorectal Cancer – What You Need to Know

Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer and the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States  But it’s also highly preventable and treatable. Gastro Girl is committed to providing you with vital information that could potentially save your life or the life of someone you love.

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May 4, 2020

Journey Through the Digestive System: Large Intestine to Rectum

The large intestine is the final stop on our journey through the digestive system. Let’s look at the role it plays in digestion and discuss some of the conditions that can occur here.

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July 30, 2018

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Increase, But Still Below CDC Target

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that was published in Preventing Chronic Disease reported that although colorectal cancer screening rates have increased, these screenings are are still below CDC targets.

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March 22, 2018

Major Props for Jimmy Kimmel Who Follows ACG CRC Screening Guidelines; Gets His First Colonoscopy at Age 50, Accompanied by Katie Couric

Gastro Girl gives talk show host Jimmy Kimmel major props for following The American College of Gastroenterology Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines and getting his first colonoscopy at age 50.

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March 6, 2018

Family History of Colorectal Cancer Prompts the Jonas Brothers to Get Screened Early

Recent reports in People and Self highlight the case of Kevin Jonas Sr., who was diagnosed a year ago with stage II colon cancer after his first colonoscopy at age 52.

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March 5, 2018

Gut Love for Healio Gastro’s 10 Updates About Colorectal Cancer Risk, Prevention

In our continuing efforts to bring you the latest in evidenced-based health information so that you can be a better informed partner in your healthcare, we give major props to a recent Healio Gastroenterology article that provided an overview of 10 recent updates about colorectal cancer risk and prevention.

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March 5, 2018

ACG Urges African Americans Age 45+ Not to Wait—Get Screened Now For Colon Cancer

The American College of Gastroenterology urges all African Americans age 45+ not to wait and to get screened now for colorectal cancer.

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September 27, 2017

With Rise In Young Onset Colorectal Cancer, Experts Offer Prevention Tips for People Under 50

While the majority of people who develop colorectal cancer are older, research suggests that incidence has been increasing in people younger than 55 since at least the mid-1990s. A recent study shows that colorectal cancer death rates have been climbing in people 20 to 54 years of age.

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July 7, 2017

Expert Task Force Ranks Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

In its latest recommendations, the US Multi-Society Task Force (MSTF) on Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening confirms that people at average risk should be screened beginning at age 50, and recommends colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) as the “first tier” screening tests for this group.

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