Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It can be treated, but your gastroenterologist must first know the location and extent of your cancer. In this blog, we will look at how doctors stage colon cancer and what kind of treatment options may be available if you receive…
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The Role of Genetics in Identifying Lactose Intolerance
Have you been experiencing symptoms of lactose intolerance and wonder why they have started and how to manage them? Interestingly enough, lactose intolerance does have a hereditary component. Read on about symptoms and tests for this common gastrointestinal (GI) problem and how your own heredity may be playing a role. What Is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose…