Despite being highly treatable when detected early, colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. The statistics of colorectal cancer among communities of color…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresMarch 1, 2022
A couple of years ago, my partner had an allergic reaction to a common antibiotic. She felt a little funny and then, suddenly, was covered in any ugly, itchy rash,…
Mara HughesDecember 17, 2021
When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was very private about her diagnosis. She told very few people she had breast cancer. She purchased a wig to mask…
Lourdes MorettiOctober 22, 2021
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types — and more than 5 million people are diagnosed every year. With summer in…
IBX Insights TeamJuly 26, 2021
June is Men’s Health Month, a time for men to focus on their health and make positive changes to their lifestyle to reduce their risk of disease. One of those…
Sarah BishopJune 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many things in our lives, including elective medical procedures. Many people are putting off these procedures, which has caused a troubling decline in cancer screenings,…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresMarch 29, 2021
When it comes to detecting and preventing colorectal cancer, the colonoscopy is the gold standard: it’s the most effective tool we have to catch colorectal cancer early, when it’s most…
Dr. Victor Caraballo, MDMarch 24, 2021
If you ever mention a colonoscopy, there’s a good chance someone will make a comment about it being on par with doing your taxes or getting a root canal. And…
Dr. Victor Caraballo, MDMarch 23, 2021
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