After delaying a colonoscopy, a Marion woman was diagnosed with colon cancer and now urges others to get screened early to detect and prevent the disease. Christi Stauber of Marion
Doug Purdy, MD, gastroenterologist with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, dispels common myths around colonoscopies and colon cancer. Myth #1: Colonoscopies are painful FACT: In general, colonoscopies are not
If you were to picture the “typical” colon cancer patient, you probably wouldn’t picture someone like Phil Decker. Under 50, in excellent physical shape, and a multiple-time marathon runner, Decker
“I thought it was 50,” Mark Kluesner said to his wife, Amy, when they were discussing the age to get a colonoscopy. Amy responded by telling Mark the recommendation for colonoscopy changed
A cancer diagnosis not only affects the patient, but the patient’s loved ones as well. Often a loved one becomes a caregiver and walks alongside the patient through the cancer
Colon cancer survivor and awareness advocate Phil Decker returns to the podcast to give an update on his treatment, reflect on his cancer journey so far and share his future
Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist at St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss colon cancer signs and symptoms, the importance of screening, how to reduce your risk and more. Subscribe
Phil Decker returns to the podcast to share about his next journey — running the Chicago Marathon to raise money for the I Know Jack Foundation and Children’s Cancer Connection. Phil, who is also in active treatment for colon cancer, talks about how treatment is going and the continued support he receives from the Nassif Community Cancer Center.
Phil Decker, who is battling stage IV colon cancer with the help of his team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, returns to the podcast to talk about his experience at the Boston Marathon in April, give an update on his cancer journey and discuss his plans for the future as he continues to raise awareness about colon cancer.
Dr. Ryan Dempewolf, physician at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Ear, Nose and Throat, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss head and neck cancer signs, symptoms, screening, treatment and more.
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