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What Are Colon Polyps?
What Are Colon Polyps? Colonic polyps, also known as colorectal polyps, are growths that appear on the surface of the colon. The colon, or large intestine, is a long hollow tube at
What is Diverticulitis?
What Is Diverticulitis? Diverticulosis is a condition where small pouches, called diverticula, form and push outward through weak spots usually in the wall of the lower part of your colon. About 35% of
Foods to Eat for a Healthy Colon
Foods to Eat for a Healthy Colon Healthy digestion is key to a healthy body, and the colon is essential to this process. The colon serves as the final stage in the digestive
Tips to Avoid Constipation
Tips and Strategies to Avoid Constipation Many people are inconvenienced by constipation, and if you have trouble going to the bathroom, you know first hand the struggles it can entail. J. Timothy Tolland,
Crohn’s Disease Patient Says Doctor Saved Her Son’s Life
Crohn’s Disease Patient Says Doctor Saved Her Son’s Life Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be a debilitating condition that not only affects the digestive tract but can impact other areas of the
Young Woman Back to Being a Mom Thanks to Perirectal Abscess Treatment
Young Woman Back to Being a Mom Thanks to Perirectal Abscess Treatment Brittany’s perirectal abscess went undiagnosed by five separate physicians, extending her suffering and preventing her from taking proper care of her
What Is Colon Cancer?
What Is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is the second leading type of cancer in the United States. The disease strikes over 140,000 Americans annually and causes 60,000 deaths. What’s more, colon cancer is
When Should You Get a Colonoscopy?
When Should You Get a Colonoscopy? One of the more common questions J. Timothy Tolland, MD, a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at the Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates receives is ‘when
[The Daytona Beach News-Journal] Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
[The Daytona Beach News-Journal] Cancer Screening Can Save Lives As part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, J. Timothy Tolland, M.D., shared an opinion piece on The Daytona Beach News-Journal about the
Colorectal Awareness Workshop With Dr. Tolland
Colorectal Awareness Workshop With Dr. Tolland Did you know colorectal cancer is the most preventable, but least prevented cancer? Join J. Timothy Tolland, M.D., on Tuesday, March 20 as he discusses the
What Is a Colonoscopy?
What Is a Colonoscopy? Colorectal Cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States, a disease that impacts over 135,000 people per year and causes more than 50,000 deaths. The good
The Ins and Outs of a Colonoscopy
The Ins and Outs of a Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States, a disease that impacts over 135,000 people per year and causes more than 50,000 deaths