As gastroenterologists we have seen this trend the last five years. All physicians need to be aware of this reality, and quickly refer patients to a gastroenterologist with any concerning symptoms. Colon cancer can be cured if it is caught early at any age. Colon cancer is rising in young Americans. It’s not clear why.
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We continue to learn more about how our food choices affect our health. For optimal brain health, highly processed foods should be avoided. They are readily available and highly addictive which makes them difficult to leave out of our diets. Take the time to think about what you are ingesting before you open your mouth.
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After losing a bet to Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds scheduled a colonoscopy
Click the link below to read about the bet, the colonoscopy and the polyps.
Colonoscopies save lives. Colon cancer is a 100 percent preventable disease. Dr. Micheal Weisberg encourages everyone 45 and over to have a colonoscopy. Contact his office today to schedule yours.
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Florida researchers found a startling increase in Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer in Middle-Aged Adults. Also, surprising was the finding of more esophageal cancers in middle-aged women (57%) than men in the last year of the study (2019). We already know about risk factors for esophageal cancer that can be modified or eliminated including obesity,
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The decision to begin rescheduling appointments has been made in the best interest of our patients, ensuring that those who have been waiting for important care now have access to treatment. Over the past few months, we have been and will continue to collaborate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), maintaining and often exceeding the strictest of standards.
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Rely on telemedicine to still get excellent gastrointestinal healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic
If you are concerned about your gastrointestinal health during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can still see Dr. Weisberg through a telemedicine appointment. These virtual meetings take place on a computer or a phone. We highly recommend that you schedule a consultation if you need a routine gastrointestinal checkup,
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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation names Dr. Weisberg Physician of the Year
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, North Texas/Oklahoma chapter, has named Michael F. Weisberg MD as the Physician of the Year. Dr. Weisberg will be recognized at the foundation’s eighth annual dinner on November 8, 2019 at The Statler Dallas.
The Physician of the Year award honors professionals in the community for their work and fund-raising efforts to help with the foundation’s mission to cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve the quality of life of people living with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
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Enhancing patient care with knowledge from a gastrointestinal conference
Michael Weisberg MD will attend the Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy 43rd Annual Texas Meeting in Austin from September 22 to 23. This annual conference features experts from all over the United States who will speak on the latest topics in gastroenterology. Our Plano gastroenterologist plans to bring the knowledge he gains back to his patients.
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Mr. Collins’ colon cancer story
I walked into the exam room to see Mr. Collins. Now sixty-five, his shock of straight black hair was now completely gray but still perfectly in place. He was six feet three inches and still weighed one hundred and ninety pounds with no discernible gut. He rose up to greet me and as always said,
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