News – Center for Digestive Health

Mortality Under 50 Declines for 4 of 5 Leading Cancers in U.S., but Colorectal Now Top Cancer Killer, New ACS Study Finds

Findsome Winmore — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:55:59 +0000

A new study by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that overall cancer mortality in people younger than 50 in the United States has decreased by 44%, from 25.5 per 100,000 people in 1990 to 14.2 in 2023. The progress is due to declines in mortality for four of the five leading cancer-related deaths (breast, lung, and brain cancers, and leukemia). Only colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality…

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Taking Charge of Your Health: The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

Findsome Winmore — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:01:43 +0000

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to shed light on the significance of early detection and prevention of colon cancer. At Center for Digestive Health, we are committed to raising awareness and encouraging individuals to prioritize their health through regular screening colonoscopies. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the colon or rectum.

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Center for Digestive Health Announces A New Non-Invasive test for the evaluation of liver disease

Findsome Winmore — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:19:03 +0000

CDH is pleased to announce to it’s patients the introduction to our practice of FIBROSCAN. This simple, non-invasive test requires no preparation, sedation, or IV placement and therefore allows the patient to drive to and from our Mills office to have the test without a driver necessary. Fibroscan is the first FDA cleared state- of- the art device providing a technology that in a simple 10…

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Center for Digestive Health Participates at the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Walk on April 27

Findsome Winmore — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:28:03 +0000

Center for Digestive Health & Endoscopy will be sponsoring and participating in the annual Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps event on Sat. April 27th at 9:30am. We are excited to share that the walk will be moving to UCF’s campus in the Memory Mall field area directly in front of the CFE Arena. We would love to invite not only staff but our patient families to join and/

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Why WFTV’s Jorge Estevez went public with first colonoscopy

Findsome Winmore — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:37:30 +0000

For WFTV anchor Jorge Estevez, colon health is the fear that runs in the family. “My paternal grandmother died from colon cancer,” Estevez said. “My mother has a history of polyps. She gets several removed each year for the past 20 years.” Click here to read more…

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Media Highlights | Crohn’s Disease & Family Planning | Orlando Family Magazine | April 2013

Findsome Winmore — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:17:00 +0000

The Center for Digestive Health was featured in Orlando Family Magazine. The article shared the story of one of the Center’s patients: Beth, a young girl suffering from Crohn’s disease. Beth talks about her experience with the Center for Digestive Heath and how our physicians have changed her life forever. For more information about Crohn’s disease and about the Center for Digestive Health…

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Media Highlights | Orlando’s “Finest Doctors” List | Orlando Magazine | December 2012

Findsome Winmore — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:35:00 +0000

The Center for Digestive Heath has been featured on Orlando Magazine‘s “Finest Doctors” list. The article tells the story of the Center’s founding in 1982 and how it has grown to a five physician practice with six offices and a state-of-the art surgical center. To read the full article and learn more about the Center’s services, please click here or on the magazine cover.

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Media Highlights | Putting a Stop to Colon Cancer | MyFoxOrlando.com Fox 35 | April 2012

Findsome Winmore — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:21:51 +0000

Doctor Samuel Giday from the Center for Digestive Health & Endoscopy was interviewed on Fox 35 T.V. News, “Good Day” to talk about the campaign. Please click here to read more.

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Media Highlights | Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month | ClickOrlando.com WKMG 6 | April 2012

Findsome Winmore — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:40:35 +0000

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month and the Center for Digestive Health’s Dr. Ruderman discusses Esophageal Cancer with Lauren Rowe on FlashPOINT. Please click here to watch the video and learn more about Acid Reflux and Esophageal Cancer.

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Media Highlights | Saving Lives Through Awareness | Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine | April 2013

Findsome Winmore — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:28:58 +0000

The Center for Digestive Health was featured in a Central Florida Lifestyle article, “Saving Lives Through Awareness.” This informative spread shared ways that colon cancer can be prevented, and why frequent screenings are so important. To view the entire article please click here or on the cover below.

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