Here at Gastroenterology Institute, we specialize in colonoscopy Los Angeles. Top Gastroenterologist, Dr. Peyton P. Berookim, MD, FACG, is dedicated to helping his patients with all of their colorectal needs. As we get older our risk for disease increases, that is why it is important to make sure we are taking the preventative [...]
Esophageal cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer. It affects up to 16,000 individuals every year in the United States alone. Often, esophageal cancer is not identified or diagnosed until it is in its more advanced stages, making it difficult to treat. However, the good news is that esophageal cancer is one [...]
Over 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year and a little over half of those diagnosed with cancer will die as a result. What Is Cancer and How Is Cancer Treated? Cancer occurs when normal bodily cells begin to grow abnormally and disrupt the function of the healthy cells around them. [...]
Colon cancer, otherwise known as colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. In fact, it is the third most common cancer and is the second leading cancer that causes death in both men and women. In many cases, the early symptoms of colon cancer are not always immediately apparent or easy [...]
