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Colon cancer – Prevention is the key!
AAGA has been a pillar of the local healthcare community for over four decades diagnosing and treating all symptoms and diseases associated with the GI tract (esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon), pancreas, liver and gallbladder. Common symptoms and diseases include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis, colon cancer prevention, Celiac disease, fatty liver and pancreatic inflammation, cysts and cancer. AAGA includes ten physicians and five midlevel providers who are all taking in new patients and are excited about caring for our community. Our main office is located in Annapolis, and we have satellite offices located in Greenbelt, Odenton, Bowie, Pasadena and Kent Island.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer worldwide.1 In the state of Maryland colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths, accounting for ~9% of deaths annually.1 The development and impact of colon cancer can be greatly reduced with colorectal cancer screening. For optimal health, it is essential that you meet with your Gastroenterologist or Primary provider to discuss when you should start screening, and which method is right for you! We are accepting new patients at all of our locations.
Feel free to visit us at www.aagastro.com or call to schedule an appointment at 410-224-2116. We look forward to meeting you soon!
1. Johns Hopkins Medicine – Cancer in Maryland. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/community-outreach-engagement/cancer-maryland#:~:text=The%20second%20most%20common%20cause,and%20liver%20cancer%20at%205%25. Accessed Jan 26, 2024.
ANNE ARUNDEL GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES | Locations in Annapolis, Pasadena, Bowie, Odenton, Stevensville and Greenbelt | 410-224-2116 • www.aagastro.com
