BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in Alabama and the U.S., with cases rising among adults ages 20 to 49. The American Cancer Society estimates 154,270 Americans will be diagnosed, and

By: Christopher P. Shaver, MD, Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates Do you have a bucket list? A sneak peek at my current bucket list includes a college basketball final four, a Holy Land experience and a kayak trip to the Galapagos Islands.

David M. Fettig, MD, Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. In fact, it is the most common blood-borne infection and affects about 3.5 million people in the U.S. It is commonly called a silent