How Race Impacts Colon Cancer Incidence, Mortality

African Americans, especially under 50, are at higher risk of being diagnosed with colon cancer and dying from the disease than …

FIT Tests vs. Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know

A recent New York Times article suggests that Americans of average risk of developing colon cancer should look toward a fecal …

COVID-19 or Not, You Should Get Your Colonoscopy

At San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Centers, screening colonoscopies are safe, convenient, and, most importantly, …

Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know

Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know More and more first time colon cancer screening patients are choosing Cologuard over a …

US Preventative Task Force Advises Colon Cancer Screenings at age 45

Since 2018, the American Cancer Society has been urging the population to get screened for colon cancer at age 45 instead of 50.  Now, …

Drugs like Viagra May Decrease Colon Cancer Risk

Drugs like Viagra May Decrease Colon Cancer Risk A new Swedish study finds drugs like Viagra may help prevent colon cancer in men as …

Drinking Coffee May Improve Colon Cancer Survival Outcomes

Drinking coffee whether regular or decaffeinated may extend survival time in people with colorectal cancer, a new JAMA Oncology study …

Boseman’s Death Marks Importance of Colon Cancer Screening at 45

In the wake of 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer at age 43, SAGA gastroenterologists want to ensure that …

COVID-19 May Increase Colon Cancer Death Rates

Colon and breast cancer incidence may increase by 10,000 over the next decade, according to a recent article in the Washington Post. …

San Antonio Magazine Names Four SAGA Gastroenterologists as 2020 Top Doctors

San Antonio Magazine has named four of San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates gastroenterologists as top doctors for 2020. The …