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• posted: Mar. 24, 2026
• Colon Cancer Screening

At Premier Gastroenterology & Wellness in Katy, TX, serving Richmond and Cypress, TX, colon cancer screening plays a vital role in protecting digestive health. Colon cancer often develops slowly and Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2025
• Colon Cancer Screening

At Premier Gastroenterology & Wellness in Katy, TX, we help patients understand how inherited factors influence colon cancer risk and what that means for their long-term health. Genetics affect how Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2025
• Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through regular screening. Because symptoms often don’t appear until the disease has advanced, timely screening can mean the Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2025
• Colon Cancer Screening

At Premier Gastroenterology & Wellness, located in Katy, TX, and serving Richmond and Cypress, TX, Dr. Kevin Marks is dedicated to helping patients protect their digestive health through colon cancer Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2025
• Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer screenings are a vital preventive health measure that can detect early signs of colorectal cancer or precancerous growths, improving the chances of successful treatment. But when is the Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024
• Colon Cancer Screening

More than 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer in the United States every year. It is the second leading cause of deaths from cancer. While that's a lot of deaths, Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2024
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer can be deadly. In fact, it’s the third leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Fortunately, colon cancer screening, available from your gastroenterologist, can Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2023
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer isn’t a topic people like to think about, but it’s important. Colon cancer may not show any signs or symptoms, but it can be deadly. Colon cancer screenings Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2023
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer is one of the types of cancer that benefits greatly from early treatment and thus, early detection. But in the early stages there are typically no noticeable symptoms, Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2023
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer screening is an important diagnostic tool that can save your life. It’s a simple test that can help diagnose colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is Read More

• posted: Nov. 28, 2022
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening,  Colon Cancer

Dr. Kevin Marks of Premier Gastroenterology in Katy, TX, is available for all your colon cancer screening needs. Polyps can develop in any of the four layers of the colon. While you Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2022
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer is more common as a person ages, but it can affect you at any time during your life. And it's becoming more common in younger people. While getting Read More