Patient Resources – Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

Genetics Screening for Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

Genetics can be an important part of your medical care. As part of your GI evaluation, the information below about your personal and family history of cancer will help determine whether meeting with a genetic counselor would be helpful in your overall evaluation.

Genetics Survey

Services / Treatments

Acid
Reflux

Colonoscopy

Upper Endoscopy

GERD

Colon Cancer Screening

EGD

Digestive
Health

Celiac

Cancer
Center

Liver Disease

About your medication

Capsule Endoscopy

enables your doctor to examine the three portions of your small intestine using a vitamin-pill sized video capsule as an endoscope.

Colon Polyps

Resources for patients using REMICADE® (infliximab).

The Official Nexium site:

Information on Heartburn and Acid Reflux disease.

Colon Cancer Foundation

The mission of Susie’s Cause is to dramatically reduce the death rate of colon cancer throughout the United States and worldwide.

National Cancer Institute

coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs concerning the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer and rehabilitation.

1-800-4-CANCER

Links to other websites are provided for convenience and reference only, and are not intended as an endorsement. Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates (MGA) is not responsible for the content of these other sites. MGA does not endorse any of the products or services marketed at these other sites.

General Patient Information

The American College of Gastroenterology represents more than 9,000 digestive health specialists and is committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date health information to patients and the public. www.gi.org/patients
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology. www.gastro.org
Patient UK is a directory of UK websites that provide information on health, disease, and related issues.
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. www.ccfa.org
NACC, The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, brings together people of all ages who have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, their families, and the health professionals involved in their care. www.nacc.org.uk/content/home.asp
International Adhesions Society (IAS) website is to provide information to both patients and doctors on adhesion-related disorders, their treatment and prevention. www.adhesions.org
NIH Clinical Center – National Institutes of Health Clinical studies: Clinical studies are medical research studies in which people participate as volunteers. Clinical research studies (sometimes called trials or protocols) are a means of developing new treatments and medications for diseases and conditions. www.clinicalcenter.nih.gov/participate.shtml

Patient Resources/ Useful Links