Colorectal cancer can be prevented or treated successfully when caught early up to 92% of the time, yet it is still the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Why? “People don’t get their screenings when they should,” says colorectal surgeon Dr. Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero. It’s as simple as that.
Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares some of her favorite gut-friendly snacks.
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because they’re about prevention and early detection so those with a diagnosis can be treated more easily.
“My doctor said I had stage 4 rectal cancer,” Mindy recalls. “For someone with no family history of colorectal cancer, it was a shock. I was only 44. All I could think was ‘what do I do now?’.”
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for addressing the top health issues affecting males in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, many people struggle with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol. Culinary medicine is one tool that can help control them. Here’s how.
As a doctor and a patient, I know simple prevention is quick, easy and saves lives. Let’s review essential health screenings for men.
Having a list of questions to ask your doctor can help you get the best possible care. Here are 5 to ask at your next appointment.
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why appointment logjams occur at the beginning and end of the year.
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Monica Peeler to learn why more people are experiencing problems that affect their stomachs.