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When it comes to colonoscopies and colon cancer, there are a lot of myths out there about the prep, the procedure, and who should get a colonoscopy. Returning to the podcast today is Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, to discuss colon cancer screening, treatment and more.

If you are 45 years or older, talk to your primary care provider today about scheduling your screening colonoscopy with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, or fill out this form to request a colonoscopy >> https://uph.link/Gastroenterology-Screening-Form

If you’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, or any type of cancer, the Nassif Community Cancer Center is here for you. To learn more about its extensive offering of support services, call (319) 558-4876 or visit communitycancercenter.org.

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Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and recently became the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50. Returning to the podcast today is Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, to discuss colon cancer screening, treatment and more.

If you are 45 years or older, talk to your primary care provider today about scheduling your screening colonoscopy with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, or fill out this form to request a colonoscopy >> https://uph.link/Gastroenterology-Screening-Form

If you’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, or any type of cancer, the Nassif Community Cancer Center is here for you. To learn more about its extensive offering of support services, call (319) 558-4876 or visit communitycancercenter.org.

If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoint.org.

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Life after a heart attack can feel overwhelming, but cardiac rehabilitation offers a clear, supportive path forward. In this episode, Cardiac Rehab Specialist Jayson Wagner breaks down what rehab involves and how it helps patients regain strength, confidence and control.

To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids’ Heart Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.

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If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoint.org.