colon cancer Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WTEN: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 15, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

The current recommended age for colorectal cancer screening is 45. Dr. Timothy Holleran of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates explains on WTEN why some people might need to be screened sooner.

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Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Thomas Tritt

February 28, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Thomas Tritt, BE, MS, MD, DABS, has joined Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, where he specializes in colon and rectal surgery.

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Dr. Timothy Holleran Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is pleased to welcome experienced colorectal surgeon Timothy Holleran, MD, to its family of esteemed providers.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Joanne Favuzza

August 5, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Joanne Favuzza of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, discusses colorectal cancer screening and surgical treatment during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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WTEN: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March 27, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Steven Gurien, of Capital District Colon & Rectal Associates, explains why it’s so important for people — especially younger people — to be proactive and get screened.

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WTEN: Alcohol and Cancer

January 16, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Joanne Favuzza, DO, colorectal surgeon with Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, talks about the growing link between alcohol and cancer in an interview with News10.

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WTEN: Woman Shares Colon Cancer Battle after Sister Receives Same Diagnosis

August 15, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Joanne Favuzza, of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, talks to WTEN about the growing number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

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Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Joanne Favuzza

July 30, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Experienced health care provider Joanne Favuzza, DO, FACS, FASCRS, has joined Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, where she practices colon and rectal surgery.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Ragavan Siddharthan

March 5, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Ragavan Siddharthan, M.D., a colorectal surgeon with Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery, discusses risk factors for colorectal cancer during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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WTEN: Colorectal Cancer and Younger People

January 30, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Cases of colorectal cancer are surging in younger people. Dr. Ragavan Siddharthan of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery discusses possible causes, and the symptoms people should be aware of, during an interview on WTEN.

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