Foxhall Internists is very pleased that its physicians have once again been recognized among the area's top doctors. 

The top doctors who are recognized by Castle Connolly are nominated by their peers in an extensive survey process of thousands of American doctors each year. These nominees' medical educations, training, hospital appointments, disciplinary histories - and much more - are screened by a physician-led research team. Those doctors who are among the very best in their specialties and in their communities are selected for inclusion. Doctors do not and cannot pay to recognized by Castle Connolly.

Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. It affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age 50 and older.

If all men and women age 50 and older were screened regularly, 6 out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer - that's why it's so important to get screened.

More information on colorectal cancer is available from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

Recently the New York Times ran an op-ed entitled "The 2,000-Year-Old Wonder Drug" extolling the benefits of aspirin for a number of illnesses including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Although quite enthused about aspirin as a disease preventive, the author does advise medical consultation about the risks versus the benefits. READ MORE