In this edition of the Gifford Provider Podcast, Scott sits down with Gifford General Surgeon, Dr. Aleksandr Sokolovsky. The two talk about the importance of getting a colonoscopy and what the process entails. He debunks the stigma around the colonoscopy and explains why the American Cancer Society changed its recommendation that screenings start for men and women at age 45 instead of 50. Dr. Sokolovsky details Colorectal Cancer and how it could be too late to be treated for it if you start experiencing symptoms.
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Produced out of Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vermont, Gifford's providers share their medical experiences, relay information, and offer tips and advice to keep you physically and mentally well. Gifford is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital and Federally Qualified Health Center with a total of nine locations in beautiful central Vermont. The main medical center is home to a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient and rehabilitation units, renowned Birthing Center, an accredited cancer program, advanced diagnostic imaging, surgery, and much more.
