Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. About 140,000 people are diagnosed every year. About one million people live with a history of the disease. Despite these facts, colon cancer is often overlooked when being compared to other cancers. Fortunately, colonoscopy Beverly Hills has some good news; colon cancer is preventable. [...]
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. There are unavoidable risk factors like age and family history, but there are definitely things you can do to reduce your risk of contracting colon cancer. Follow these 6 tips and reduce your chance of being diagnosed with [...]
New studies have demonstrated direct causal links between red and processed meats and certain kinds of cancers, like colon cancer. According to research published in the medical journals, red and processed meats, such as salami and bacon are potentially as carcinogenic as tobacco smoke and diesel engine exhaust, which ranks it as among the leading [...]
We often associate dried plums, otherwise known as prunes, as a favorite food of our grandparent’s generation, but this amazing fruit might also help to reduce the risks of colon cancer, as well. According to a recent medical study conducted on rats from Texas A&M University and the University of North Carolina, dried plums help [...]
Colonoscopies are the most effective way to catch colon cancer and prevent deaths related to colon cancer. Dr. Berookim is one of the leaders in colonoscopy Los Angeles procedures, in this latest blog post the doctor and his Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California shares this new groundbreaking colonoscopy treatment that offers a better view of [...]
As A GI Doctor, colorectal cancer prevention is one of my top priorities and there is now very encouraging news on this front! On August 12, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home stool DNA colorectal cancer screening test for early detection called Cologuard. The test is effective in finding [...]
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 [...]
Halloween is upon us and the stores are full of candy to greet the holiday. Following Halloween, all of the candy will be on sale and the pantry will be stocked with treats. The kids may be able to stomach the high sugar content and mix of syrups and coloring, but it is probably [...]
Once it’s present, stomach cancer can be difficult to recognize or track. GI Specialist Dr. Peyton Berookim has several awards and years of experience to properly differentiate digestive tract illnesses and symptoms. Stomach cancer can be treated if recognized early on, but if caught too late after it has spread, it cannot be cured [...]
Considered by many patients to be the best gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim finds one of the most common concerns for patients is colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, in particular, is one of the least talked about cancers but is just as life-threatening. Our institute believes in advocating for cancer awareness and has provided [...]
