Recent Blogs & Articles
Top 5 Cancer Awareness Facts & Recommendations From Doctors
Did you know that March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death. Even though if it [...]
Does age affect who should get a colonoscopy?
While there is no set upper age limit for colon cancer screenings, most doctors agree that the benefits of screening decrease and the risks of screenings increase after the age of 75. Of course, the [...]
What is IBS?
IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common disorder that can affect both the stomach and the intestines. Because IBS can affect people of all ages, it is estimated that between 25 to 45 million [...]
The 5 stages of colon cancer
The main purpose of categorizing or “staging” colon cancer is to provide doctors assistance in making decisions regarding the best treatment methods for their patients. The stage of colon cancer refers to how far the [...]
Do you have anal warts? How to avoid and treat them
What are anal warts? Anal warts are a condition affecting the anus and lower rectum. They are a type of genital wart that present first as small spots or growths but can increase in size [...]
What are colon polyps, and are all polyps cancerous?
You go in for your routine colonoscopy. While there, your doctor mentions that they found some polyps. But what exactly are polyps, and are they normal or dangerous? Colon polyps are small growths of tissue [...]
Recent Videos
Colon Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life
The key to fighting colorectal cancer is catching it early. Screening is the best way to find signs of cancer in your body. Scheduling and preparing for a colonoscopy can seem intimidating or maybe even [...]
Rising Colon Cancer Rates in Younger People
50,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in 2020. 11% of those patients will be under the age of 50. One of the biggest reasons rates are rising? Symptoms are being ignored. Actor Chadwick Boseman [...]
What to Expect at Your Colonoscopy Consultation
In this video, Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor shares what to expect during a consultation about a colonoscopy. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor dedicates her practice to providing the foremost treatment, technology, and information [...]
Is rectal bleeding normal?
Patients often tell Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor that there is a little blood in their stool. Is this normal? Learn about what this could mean in this video. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor [...]
Why do I have anal pain?
Does it hurt for you to sit down for long periods of time, or when using the restroom? These could be signs of a bigger problem. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor dedicates her [...]
Why am I constipated?
Sometimes, constipation is more than just a simple digestive problem. In this video, Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor talks about some of the reasons that you might have constipation. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor [...]