Tennesseans lag in colon cancer screening
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that colorectal cancer screening is critical to prevention and early treatment.
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You might have a higher risk for colon cancer than you think
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains colon cancer risk factors and what to do about them.
The earlier, the better for colon cancer screenings
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about these important colon cancer screenings.
The stages of colon cancer: why you need to catch it early
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what you need to know about how colon cancer progresses.
Alisa’s story: Fighting a family history of colon cancer
After Alisa Johnson’s mother’s received a colon cancer diagnosis, her doctor recommended that Alisa schedule a colonoscopy. She was 41.
Colorectal cancer now the top cancer killer of people under 50
Dr. Brian Delashmitt, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the big concern is that younger people are being diagnosed at a later stage.
10 facts to know about colorectal cancer in Tennessee now
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that screening tests for colorectal cancer have improved in the past few decades.
Ovarian cancer 101: Prevalence, risk factors and what to know
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says while there is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, there are a few things you can do that may lower your risk.
Colonoscopy screening: is 45 the new 50?
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about screenings and what patients should know.
5 Recipes That Are Good For Your Colon
In Tennessee, an average of 7.5 potential years of life are lost to colon cancer, but there are easy eating habits you can adopt to reduce your risk.