Press Releases with tag "colon cancer"

First Annual Undy 5000 5K Makes Big Impact Against Colon Cancer
i-Newswire, 2012-10-23
450 people ran in their underwear in honor of and in memory of those who have been affected by colon cancer. The 1st Annual Peoria Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk was held at Bradley Park quickly becoming a highly successful event.

Central Illinois Endoscopy Center Launches New Website to Assist in Reducing Colon Cancer Deaths
i-Newswire, 2012-08-08
Peoria based Central Illinois Endoscopy Center (CIEC) is on a mission to keep their community free from colon cancer. To achieve this, they have launched a new website filled with life saving information on colon cancer prevention and detection.

Central Illinois Endoscopy Center Attains Highest Adenoma Detection Rate in Central Illinois
i-Newswire, 2012-06-26
Peoria based Central Illinois Endoscopy Center (CIEC) boasts an adenomatous detection rate (ADR) that surpasses minimum standards and continuously exceeds general standards for quality performance.

Feet and Friends Fighting Colon Cancer
i-Newswire, 2012-03-18
Second annual American Cancer Society run/walk event in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to support the fight against colon cancer

Central Illinois Endoscopy Center Makes Colon Cancer Screening a Positive Patient Experience
i-Newswire, 2012-02-08
The Central Illinois Endoscopy Center (CIEC) continues to receive impressive patient satisfaction scores; 95% overall in the month of January and 94% in the past 12 months. CIEC is making their mark as a leader in providing superior healthcare.

New Breakthroughs Are Improving Outcomes After Cancer Surgery
i-Newswire, 2011-07-14
The Oncology lab has determined how methods used to gain access to the abdominal cavity in order to perform surgery, alter the body’s ability to heal itself and to deal with cancer cells that may remain in the days and weeks following surgery.

New Study Released By Metrix BioMed Suggests FIT Occult Blood Testing Viable Alternative To Colonoscopy
i-Newswire, 2011-03-24
A new study released by the American College of Gastroenterology today suggests the FIT occult blood test, a product marketed and sold by Metrix BioMed, is as effective - and cheaper, than colonoscopy in the detection of colorectal cancer.

New York Gastroenterology Associates Launches Their Re-Designed, Patient-Friendly Website
i-Newswire, 2009-09-17
New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA), a sub-specialty gastroenterology practice in Manhattan, announces the launch of their redesigned website.