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 [...]
The gut, otherwise known as the digestive tract, is considered the enteric nervous system. The enteric nervous system is known as our “second brain” of the gut, which involves hundreds of millions of neurons that connect the brain to the enteric nervous system, allowing the nervous system to control the gastrointestinal system. So essentially, the [...]
Your GI doctor and various other sources have been spreading this fact for years, but another new study has further confirmed that routine colonoscopies can save lives. The colonoscopy, a common procedure performed by your gastroenterologist, is considered the ‘gold standard’ for colorectal cancer screenings. Routine colonoscopies become important at the age of 50 (or [...]
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a treatable cancer when discovered in its early stages. Unfortunately, however, obvious symptoms do not occur until the disease is in its later stages. For this reason, a high percentage of those diagnosed die from stomach cancer each year. The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,600 adults [...]
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 [...]
We all know that making wise decisions regarding diet and exercise are integral to staying healthy and preventing serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. However, a recent article in the Bradenten Herald serves as an important reminder that lifestyle choices also have a profound effect on our risk of developing colon cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal [...]
A recent study has shown that African Americans and Hispanics are far more likely to develop precancerous colorectal polyps than Caucasians. Previously it was believed that Caucasians were more likely to develop colon cancer due to an unhealthy lifestyle. But in recent years, with a rising population of minorities adopting the “American lifestyle,” the risk [...]
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