Tag: Colorectal Cancer
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Perspective: Dr. Renee Williams on CRC Disparities among African Americans
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Uncategorized / Perspective: Dr. Renee Williams on CRC Disparities among African AmericansAddressing Patient and Physician Factors Contributing to Colorectal Cancer Disparities among African Americans by Renee L. Williams, MD New York…
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American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Update on CA Bill Seeking to Waive Patient Cost-Sharing for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Screening Colonoscopy
This month, the California State Senate and Assembly passed the, “Health Care Coverage: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Testing (AB 1763).” …
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American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / World Hepatitis Day: Demonstration Project Links Colorectal Cancer Screening and Hepatitis C Virus Screening
On Thursday, July 28th, ACG joined the CDC and other patient advocacy groups in commemorating “World Hepatitis Day.” To raise…
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Updated USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / Updated USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening RecommendationsOn June 15, 2016 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued an update to its 2008 recommendations for colorectal cancer…
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ACG Education Universe Video of the Week: Dr. Carol Burke on Polyps and CRC
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Education / ACG Education Universe Video of the Week: Dr. Carol Burke on Polyps and CRCExplore the ACG Education Universe with Weekly Picks by Co-Editors The ACG Education Universe is a robust online educational library featuring…
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Low-Dose Aspirin for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: New USPSTF Recommendations
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / Low-Dose Aspirin for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: New USPSTF RecommendationsCommentary: Low-Dose Aspirin for Prevention Colorectal Cancer: New USPSTF Recommendations Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG, University of Minnesota Dr.…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Congress Needs to Learn From Katie Couric
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Congress Needs to Learn From Katie CouricThis week, ACG shared Katie Couric’s unanticipated journey as a cancer advocate with Congress. Ms. Couric’s work is the subject…
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Katie Couric Gets Personal in the Red Journal
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Uncategorized / Katie Couric Gets Personal in the Red JournalIn AJG’s Red Section Her unanticipated journey as a cancer advocate is the subject of a personal essay by Katie Couric…
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ACG Supports Colorectal Cancer Survivors on Capitol Hill
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Uncategorized / ACG Supports Colorectal Cancer Survivors on Capitol HillThis week, I was honored to be an invited speaker at an advocacy day on Capitol Hill organized by the non-profit…
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ACG Urges Congress to Support CRC Screening Legislation
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Urges Congress to Support CRC Screening LegislationEach year, hundreds of public and private health organizations come together with one common goal of educating the nation about…