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Gastrointestinal Health

Younger Than 50? Know Your Risk for Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is now the No. 1 cause of cancer death in people under 50.

Kevin and Maya Earnest and family
Cancer

'No Fear, Just Faith'

What started with an upset stomach and an unusual breast self-exam led to a dual cancer diagnosis for a Chicago-area couple

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Gastrointestinal Health

Colonoscopies Can Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Regular screening can help catch colon cancer early, when it's most curable

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Gastrointestinal Health

Rush to Host Groundbreaking Colonoscopy Study Using Apple Vision Pro

Research pairs device with Cosmo's AI-driven GI Genius technology

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Healthy Living

Understanding Body Noises

Find out whether those snaps, crackles, pops and other bodily sounds are normal, or cause for concern

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Gastrointestinal Health

5 Facts About IBS

There are many misconceptions about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Here's what you need to know.

Vidya Mandiyan, MD
Gastrointestinal Health

How a Colonoscopy Saved My Life

Rush Copley physician on getting screened at age 37: 'Listen to your body'

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Gastrointestinal Health

Colonoscopy vs. At-Home Colon Cancer Screening

Which option is right for you?

Audrey Kam, MD, and Sam Pappas, MD
Cancer

Advanced, Multidisciplinary GI Cancer Care at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center With Audrey Kam, MD, and Sam Pappas, MD

Audrey Kam, MD, is the director of GI medical oncology at RUSH MD Anderson, as well as the research director of GI medical oncology at RUSH MD Anderson. She specializes in treating gastrointes...

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Cancer

Easier Prep, High-Tech Tools: Advances in Colonoscopy

What you need to know to prepare for this important test