BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 26, 2026) — Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer related death among adults younger than 50 in the United States. Cases among people ages 20 to 49 have increased steadily since 2005 at an
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.
