Study Links Tumor-related Bacteria to Young-onset Colon Cancer
Researchers found distinct differences in tumor-related bacteria linked to young-onset colon cancer.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
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Click Here for GIA's WebsiteBy May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.
Learn MoreOur gastroenterologists and staff at The Endoscopy Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
The Endoscopy Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Knoxville community.
At The Endoscopy Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Learn MoreThe Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Learn MoreMy wait time was short. All of the staff were friendly and caring. Would recommend
This was a good experience. Everyone there was very kind and helpful. I felt completely taken care of.
Everyone was friendly and professional. I have been seeing Dr Newman for many years. I have always been made to feel comfortable at this practice
Researchers found distinct differences in tumor-related bacteria linked to young-onset colon cancer.
Read MoreMarch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This monthlong campaign promotes the research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, cure for this disease.
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Taking into consideration that a colonoscopy isn't a pleasant procedure ( the prep anyway), the people at The Endoscopy Center-West have done what they can to make it easy. The only change I would recommend is the being there 45 minutes ahead of procedure time. Registration takes <10 minutes and the remaining time is waiting.