This video is from a colonoscopy where a very large colon polyp was removed by Dr. Joseph Galati, located in Houston, Texas. This was the case of a 40 year old gentleman who presented with rectal bleeding, and assumed this was bleeding from hemorrhoids. On colonoscopy, it was discovered that there was a very large colon poly in the sigmoid colon, which was removed. It was not malignant. Colon cancer occurs in 101000 adults every year, and 40000 cases of rectal cancer yearly. There are 50000 deaths each year from colorectal cancer.
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
This endoscopic video is performed by Dr. Fadi Diab / Consultant Gastroenterologist / Amman – Jordan / www.fadidiab.com / 00962795546084 // Polyps are benign growths in the colon that if neglected may grow and change into cancer; Polyps removal during colonoscopy (polypectomy) prevents cancer. الدكتور فادي حسن دياب استشاري أمراض الجهاز الهضمي و الكبد, البورد الامريكي, عمان الاردن هاتف 00962795546084
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.
Elizabeth Stonesifer of Gastroenterology Associates of York (www.gastroyork.com) explains colon polyps, what they mean and the types, including cancerous polyps. Elizabeth also explains risk factors and treatment procedures. For more educational topics from Gastroenterology Associates of York, visit www.gastroyork.com.
Funny comments after my dad’s colonoscopy. I sure do hope it’s the medicine talking.
Around the world, trichuriasis is a very common intestinal helminthic infection, and about one quarter of the world population is thought to carry the parasite.
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
Colonoscopy Final!!
