Colorectal Cancer Screening

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. at 6 p.m. Dr. John Bienvenu, with Gastrointestinal Specialists, will be our guest to talk about functional disorders of the GI system, one of which can affect the general population but diabetics at a higher rate, and the importance of colon cancer screening. Dr. Randall Brewer hosts this Health Matters. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. at 6 p.m. Dr. John Bienvenu, with Gastrointestinal Specialists, will be our guest to talk about functional disorders of the GI system, one of which can affect the general population but diabetics at a higher rate, and the importance of colon cancer screening. Dr. Randall Brewer hosts this Health Matters. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but screening and early detection can save lives. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer will talk about colorectal cancer screening and prevention with Dr. Sudha Pandit, Assistant Professor Clinical of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Dr. David Dies, gastroenterologist with GastroIntestinal Specialists; and Dr. David Okuampa, internal medicine resident with LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but screening and early detection can save lives. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer will talk about colorectal cancer screening and prevention with Dr. Sudha Pandit, Assistant Professor Clinical of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Dr. David Dies, gastroenterologist with GastroIntestinal Specialists; and Dr. David Okuampa, internal medicine resident with LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

A five-year study under way at LSU Health Shreveport is trying to achieve better follow through from people who do at-home colorectal cancer screenings,…