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Reduce Your Risk for Digestive Problems and Colorectal Cancer
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Slowed down by an upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn or even an ulcer, you are not alone. More than 95 million Americans experience some kind of digestive problem. More than 10 million people are hospitalized each year for care of gatronintestinal problems and the total heathcare costs exceed $40 billion annually.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer killer in the United States, causing an estimated 55,000 deaths each year. More than 138,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year. Men and women are equally affected by this disease.
Join Sandy Gulati, MD, and Keith Gray, MD, as the present information on reducing your risk for gastrointestinal problems and colorectal cancer, as well as simple screenings that could save your life.
There are two dates and locations for this lecture series.
- Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cancer Institute
UT Medical Center
- Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church
6900 Kingston Pike
Knoxville
Light refreshments will be served.
Free parking is available.
This program is free, but registration is required by calling 865.305.6055.
Online Tools: Make an Appointment Pay your Bill For appointments by phone, call 865.305.6970
