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4.5 reasons 45 year olds now need to be screened for colon cancer
Colon cancer almost always develops from pre-cancerous polyps in the colon. Screening tests can find these polyps and they can be removed BEFORE they turn into cancer.
Colon Cancer
Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon).
Esophageal cancer prevention - WATS3D technology makes it possible
Most people don’t associate chronic heartburn with esophageal cancer, and yet, if it goes unchecked, chronic heartburn can lead to Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition of the esophagus.
What is an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and why do I need one?
EGD may be helpful in the diagnosis of inflammation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis), and to identify the site of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Bravo™ ambulatory pH study
An ambulatory pH study is a minimally invasive test that evaluates heartburn and related symptoms. It measures the frequency and duration of acid reflux.
Liver disease program
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, process and distribute nutrients, store energy and remove poisons.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is also called acid reflux.
Inflammatory bowel diseases: crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
When you come to Prevea you can expect that we'll do everything we can to help identify whether you have IBD and if you do, to help get it under control.
Esophageal cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of esophageal cancer in the United States is about one in 125 in men and about one in 417 in women.
Compassionate, comprehensive care
At Prevea Health, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive array of medical services for you and your loved ones, including family medicine, urgent care and specialty medicine. You’ll receive exceptional, compassionate care.