One of the first things you will notice if you ever have the occasion to visit the Clinic for Colorectal Care at Brown Surgical Associates is the recurring theme of lighthouses. One may think it’s because they’re pretty to look at, or because we’re in New England, but they’d be mistaken. The original purpose of…
Archives for March 2024
BSA Drs. Schechter, Klipfel, Roth Honored at State House for Colorectal Cancer Work
For Brown Surgical Associates surgeons Steven Schechter, MD, Adam Klipfel, MD, and Leslie Roth, MD, as well as the entire colorectal surgery team, the battle against colorectal cancer is fought all year long, not just in March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. That dedication and determination in eradicating this deadly disease is why these three…
45 is the New 50: Dr. Gray Explains Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
In observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Bradford Gray wrote a very informative piece for The Newport Daily News about the disease, its symptoms, and why it is vital to begin screening beginning at the age of 45 if you’re at average risk, or earlier if you have risk factors. If you’ve been paying…
Survivor: As Colorectal Cancer Cases Increase in Younger Population, Don’t Ignore Signs
When it comes to colorectal cancer rates, there’s some good and some bad news. The good news? Rates are going down among people 50 and older. However, for those under 50, rates have been steadily increasing. Because of this, the recommended age to begin screening for colorectal cancer changed from 50 to 45. But for…
