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February 26, 2025

Colorectal cancer screening and early detection are key to effective treatment

Written By: Kim Kham, UT Physicians | Updated: February 26, 2025
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women. But thanks to more proactive screenings and improvements in colorectal cancer treatments, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping in both men and women for several decades.
March 24, 2023

Colorectal cancer incidence rising in younger population

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: March 24, 2023
For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a gastroenterologist addresses an unsettling trend in new cases and offers preventive guidelines.
May 28, 2021

Surgery group treats adults diagnosed with congenital conditions

Written By: Alexis Shelly | Updated: May 28, 2021
A group of surgeons with UTHealth has formed the Comprehensive Congenital Colorectal Program to care for patients diagnosed with congenital colorectal conditions as they age out of pediatric care.

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