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. [...]
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 [...]
At the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California, colon cancer prevention is our top priority. We do what we can by screening for abnormal tissue and removing polyps. But we’re happiest when a colonoscopy shows a completely healthy colon. One of the ways you can increase the odds of a normal test result is by making [...]
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 [...]
A wealth of medical research exists suggesting that eating too much red meat can cause health problems ranging from heart disease to cancer. However, you may not be aware that consuming too many hot dogs and hamburgers can also affect your colorectal health and even raise your risk of developing colon cancer. In honor of [...]
Many people who are aware of their family’s history of colon cancer are afraid of evaluating their own risk for the disease. Others may be completely unaware that a relative was diagnosed with colon cancer or had pre-cancerous polyps. While colon cancer might not be the most appealing topic for family conversation, it is crucial for people to discuss the [...]
