About Caring4GI

 
Caring4GI's mission is to provide a complete source of knowledge and support for people with gastrointestinal conditions, empowering them with the expertise, strength and hope they need to live their lives to the fullest. Caring4GI combines a virtual encyclopedia of cancer information with a collection of powerful tools that help patients take an active role in managing their disease.

At Caring4GI, you can:

  • Shape the content to match your specific arthritis type, diagnosis, and phase of treatment or recovery
  • Interact with other patients and experts through our message boards
  • Keep track of your symptoms, treatments, and appointments with a secure Patient Health Record and Symptom Tracker
  • Sign up for e-newsletters tailored to your interests and needs.
  • Create your own personal web page where you can keep a personal journal, exchange messages of encouragement, share pictures, and more.

Hundreds of gastrointestinal practices are now prescribing Caring4GI’s educational and interactive tools to their patients, just as they prescribe medication or therapy.However, the content at Caring4GI is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For information on how to contact us, please click here.

Latest Gastrointestinal Condition News
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January 20, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Follow-up colonoscopy is both overused and underused, two new studies indicate.

Specialists best for emergency colon surgery

January 19, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you find yourself in need of emergency colon surgery, you'll be better off with a surgeon who specializes in operating on the large intestine, a new study from Spain shows.

Mediterranean diet protects against stomach cancer

January 15, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating the Mediterranean way can help reduce your risk of stomach cancer, a large study from Europe shows.

Select news items provided by Reuters Health