Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Thanks to improved colon cancer screening awareness, we've seen a decline in overall rates of colon cancer in the past 20 years. However, this is not true for people under age 50. Alarmingly, research shows a [...]
It’s Colon Cancer Awareness month, each March my practice helps to promote this cancer’s awareness message in the Bedford and surrounding Fort Worth communities. You’re encouraged to join us in this effort either virtually or possibly in person at awareness events in the DFW area (fingers crossed) later this year. As we’re in the [...]
This is a time-saving option for those in need of a screening colonoscopy. In order to help increase participation in colon cancer screenings in the Bedford, TX area, Dr. Lyles offers the choice to forego an office visit prior to the colon cancer screening exam for qualifying patients. Direct access (open access) colonoscopies save [...]
With March being Colon Cancer Awareness month, my practice uses each March as an opportunity to help promote this cancer’s awareness message in the Bedford and surrounding communities. You’ll find a list of events in the DFW area happening in March along with a link to details for each at the bottom of this [...]
While we can agree that colon cancer screening is a vital part of health maintenance, deciding which colon cancer screening test to choose can feel overwhelming. Which option is right for you? Well, as with anything else, knowledge is power. The more you know about these two different, yet essential methods of colon cancer [...]
