When was the last time you thought about your colon health? It might not be the most exciting topic, but talking to your primary care provider about your screening options could be the most important conversation you have this year. What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer typically starts as polyps, which are small growths inside…
Did you know that regular screenings can help prevent 90% of cervical cancers?1 A Pap test detects abnormal cervical cells caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). When these abnormal cells are found early, they can be treated before cervical cancer has a chance to develop. Family doctors, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who are certified in…
Growing up, bowel movements were not a taboo topic in my home. With five kids close in age, our dinner conversations unsurprisingly led to the most inappropriate topics. Still, we must have developed filters over time, as I hesitated recently before texting my mom, “Have you and Dad had a poop test lately?” The Canadian…