Dr. Starpoli's Blog

Colon cancer is now a pressing concern in the United States. However, unlike most cancer ailments, the good news is that colon cancer can be...

Also referred to as colonic cancer, colon cancer has over the past couple of years grown to become a killer disease all over the world. Research...

In some respects, the U.S. is winning the war on cancer. Recent reports show an overall decline in the number of new cancer cases and fewer cancer...

I came upon this post on the endonurse.com web site.  For those who will be having colon cancer screening with colonoscopy, this application may be...

As reported from Medscape (11/4, Canavan) reported, "Two new tests that examine the gene signatures of peripheral blood mononuclear cells have...

The CBS Evening News (10/28, story 11, 1:00, Couric) reported that "a new test that may one day make screening for colon cancer a lot easier." At...

Esophageal cancer rates have risen by 50% over the past 25 years in men in the United Kingdom, according to new figures released by Cancer Research...

If you are 50 or over or have a family history of colon cancer, you should be screened. African-Americans should be screened beginning at age 45....

The American College of Gastroenterology, based on two recent studies, is recommending patients split their colonoscopy preparation into two parts,...

Have you ever wondered why some providers offices call so many times to remind you to schedule an appointment? Our office does this monthly, in...