Dr Suwebatu Odunsi-Shiyanbade

03/27/2026

ACG has colorectal cancer awareness and prevention resources to support your efforts!

Find links to CRC screening information for patients, downloadable handouts, and social media graphics on the ACG Blog.

➡️ bit.ly/acg-crc-2026

03/27/2026

Right test. Right now.

Myth: If I feel fine, I don’t need screening.
Fact: Colon cancer often develops without symptoms in the early stages.

Myth: I’m too young to worry about it.
Fact: Screening now begins at age 45 because more people in their 40s are being diagnosed.

Myth: No family history means no risk.
Fact: Most people diagnosed with colon cancer do not have a family history.

Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard because it can find and remove polyps before they turn into cancer. That is prevention in action.

If you are 45 or older, or if you have symptoms that concern you, this month is the time to schedule your screening conversation.

https://gialliance.com/gastroenterology-blog/7-colon-cancer-myths-and-facts-what-patients-need-to-know/

03/27/2026

Not all colon cancer screening tests work the same way.

Some at-home stool or blood tests can detect cancer once it is present. But they cannot remove polyps or prevent cancer from developing. In fact, some non-invasive tests may miss advanced polyps or cancer altogether.

Colonoscopy is different. It allows your doctor to find and remove precancerous polyps in the same procedure, reducing your risk before cancer starts.

Early detection is important. Prevention is even more powerful.

See how screening options compare in our latest infographic.
View it here: https://bit.ly/4ilxKU7

03/14/2026

H pylori

Helicobacter pylori: A spiral-shaped, flagellated, gram–negative bacterium that exclusively colonizes the human stomach. https://nej.md/3JWUY3s

Explore more terms from the NEJM Illustrated Glossary: https://nej.md/glossary

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Colorectal cancer awareness

08/26/2025

Did you know that August is Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Awareness Month?

SBS happens when a person doesn’t have enough small intestine, or it doesn’t work well. This is a rare malabsorption disorder that prevents the body from absorbing enough nutrients like water, protein, calories, fat, and vitamins among others.

SBS can result from surgery to remove a major portion of the small and large intestines, being born with a part of the small intestine missing or having small intestines that don’t work well for other reasons.

Nutritional support is key to ensure the body has the nutrients it needs. Get the facts and support about treating SBS in our Short Bowel Syndrome Resource Center.

This resource is the place to start to learn more about the condition, plus find resources that can support transitions of care for teen to adult care.

Visit the resource center to get started: https://ow.ly/KV9950WJRyT.

04/03/2025

04/03/2025

Doctors Day

10/06/2024

Physicians, your voice matters beyond the clinic. Encouraging civic engagement and advocating for equitable policies can lead to healthier communities for everyone. 🗳️

Voting influences public health by shaping policies on employment, housing, education, and the environment—factors that directly impact your patients' well-being. 🌍

Use your platform to drive change. Let your patients and communities know the power they have in voting for a healthier future. Together, we can create a more just and healthy society.

09/07/2024

Health fair today