Over time, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, can lead to Barretts esophagus, dysplasia or even esophagus cancer (adenocarcinoma.) This video shows how cancer may gradually invade the esophagus, other organs and lymph nodes, progressing from early-stage disease to locally advanced disease to late-stage disease. It also discusses tests to locate cancer in the body, including a CT scan, PET scan, PET/CT scan and endoscopic ultrasound, and methods of treating cancer. Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation for its skill in diagnosing and treating reflux, Barretts esophagus and esophagus cancer. For more information, go to the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org
Over time, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, can lead to Barretts esophagus, dysplasia or even esophagus cancer (adenocarcinoma.) This video discusses options for people with high-grade dysplasia and treatments to remove or destroy abnormal cells, including surgery (esophagectomy), and non-surgical endoscopic options, (endoscopic mucosal resection, photodynamic therapy, radiofrequency ablation and cryotherapy.) Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation for its skill in diagnosing and treating reflux, Barretts esophagus and esophagus cancer. For more information, go to the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org
Ira M. Jacobson, MD, the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City, discusses how colonscopy screenings can help prevent colon cancer. Dr. Jacobson is also the Associate Director of Programmatic Opportunities and Recruitment at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell’s Center for Advanced Digestive Care. You can learn more about Dr. Jacobson at: www.weillcornell.org
Colon and rectal surgeons from NewYork-Presbyterian will be presenting a live webcast June 20th at 8:00 PM on www.OR-Live.com to showcase a new experimental procedure for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Laparoscopic surgery combined with carbon-dioxide assisted colonoscopy, allows most patients to return home in less than a day — a potential advantage over traditional open surgery, which requires a three-to-seven-day hospital stay. Viewers will be able to email questions for a live on-camera response.
Colon Cancer is one of the biggest killers annually. There are ways to protect yourself, and help prevent COlon Cancer. Keeping your colon clean is an important step. newyork-colonreviewboard.org
MD Anderson’s Cancer Prevention Center provides cancer screening exams to help detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. One of these exams is called colonoscopy.
www.gutsense.org You are more likely to die from the aftermath of screening colonoscopy than from colorectal cancer itself. Learn why…
www.gutsense.org You are more likely to die from the aftermath of screening colonoscopy than from colorectal cancer itself. Learn why…
Colon cancer awareness. The McMahon Group’s Lisa Cipriano interviews Dr. Jodie Labowitz of Thunderbird Endoscopy Center in Glendale AZ. Why should we be concerned about colon cancer? Signs and symptoms. Colonoscopy – what is it? How do you prepare? How long is the procedure? For more info visit: www.tbirdendo.com
Simultaneously detect 28 common mutations in 4 genes in three stool samples within 48 hours Colorectal Cancer, or Bowel Cancer, is the second largest cause of cancer mortality in the Western world. However, it is also among the most curable cancers when detected early. With regular screening from 50 years, pre-cancerous lesions and polyps can be detected and removed before they can become cancerous. This highlights the importance of colorectal cancer screening for early detection. Stool DNA (sDNA) screening offers a non-invasive yet highly specific screening method to identify high risk individuals that would benefit from a colonoscopy. The Ranplex CRC Array tests colorectal cells that have been shed into the stool, for 28 mutations that are common in colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous growths. The screening test is performed on a single stool sample, without the need for any patient preparation. Find out more at www.randox.com Colorectal Cancer Detection Current methods of colorectal cancer detection can be indirect or direct. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Faecal occult blood testing is a non-invasive and inexpensive indirect detection method. However, it suffers from low sensitivity and specificity, since tumours do not always bleed continuously and other conditions can cause faecal blood. Barium enemas, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are invasive direct detection methods with complex patient preparation, such as a clear liquid diet …
