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Stool Tests May Require Colonoscopy Follow-Up
A recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
Request a Colonoscopy TodayOur Dayton gastroenterologists and staff at Digestive Specialists are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in their quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Founded in 1964, Digestive Specialists has more than 50 years of experience performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopies, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies and small bowel enteroscopies.
Our Dayton gastroenterologists and staff at Digestive Specialists are committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from your first office visit through your post-procedure follow-up. To assist us, we ask you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to highlight our partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Dayton area.
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My Dr. listens to me and understands my problem. The staff is polite and treat you respectfully. I highly recommend the center for your digestive problems.
Knowledgeable of my condition..very nice staff answered any questions I had!
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Dr. Akram has been great. Always answers my questions and explains the options. Many thanks to her. I recommend her.