Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Elissa Falconer on Symptoms, Screening, and Prevention March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of prevention, early detection, and regular screening. Colorectal cancer is one of...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Screening & Prevention Are Key March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an important reminder that colorectal cancer is often preventable and highly treatable when caught early. At Premier Surgical Associates in...
Meet Dr. Elissa Falconer: Q&A with Premier Surgical’s New Colon and Rectal Surgeon Premier Surgical Associates is proud to welcome Elissa A. Falconer, MD, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Falconer specializes in...
News from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Dale Johnson is a retiree living in Lenior City. During a routine colonoscopy through his primary care physician, several polyps were discovered in his colon. Fortunately, the polyps were benign, meaning they were not...
Understanding Colon and Rectal Conditions Colon and rectal conditions are a variety of health issues affecting the large intestine (colon) and the rectum. Among these, colon and rectal cancer (collectively referred to as colorectal cancer) are of serious concern due...
Understanding Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Hemorrhoids – a term that can evoke a sense of discomfort just by its mere mention. They’re a common health issue that millions of people deal with at some point in their lives. However,...
