Combining Colon Cancer Treatments
Jefferson researchers find that treating colorectal cancer with radiation both therapy kills cancer cells and makes subsequent immunotherapy more effective.
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Convenient Cancer Screenings for Women
Because we know how precious your time is, Jefferson offers women an opportunity to combine three important women’s cancer screenings in one visit.
Answering Your Colonoscopy Questions
Gastroenterologist Nicholas T. Orfanidis, MD, responds to commonly asked questions about this screening for colorectal cancer.
Leading the Way with Capsule Endoscopy
The FDA recently approved the camera pill for use in people who are unable to complete a colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer. Jefferson physicians are pioneers in this noninvasive means of GI imaging .
Visits to Primary Care Docs Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Rates
A recent study found that people who regularly saw their primary care physicians were less likely to develop colorectal cancer or die from the disease.