Colon Cancer Prevention Center - Charlotte, NCCharlotte Gastroenterologist Doctors for Colon Cancer PreventionType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Charlotte * Jerry A Jones MD  B Parthenia Richardson MD  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Gaston Gastroenterology  Gaston Medical Associates  Gaston Gastroenterology  Sam Drake MD  William Caddick MD  Gaston Medical Group  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Piedmount Healthcare  The Caldwell Medical Center  Piedmont Healthcare PA  Piedmont Healthcare PA  Advanced Gastroenterology Associates  Cleveland Gastroenterology  Cleveland Gastroenterology  Cleveland Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Mushtaq A Bukhari MD  Mushtaq A Bukhari MD  Northwest Digestive Health  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Piedmont Digestive Disease Associates PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Tri-County Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology Charlotte, North CarolinaNicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and the county containing it are named in honor of the German Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg, who had become queen consort of British King George III the year before the city's founding. A second nickname derives from later in the 18th century. During the American Revolutionary War, British commander General Cornwallis occupied the city but was driven out afterwards by hostile residents, prompting him to write that Charlotte was "a hornet's nest of rebellion," leading to another city nickname: The Hornet's Nest. Upcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Colon Cancer PreventionRead the Colon Cancer Prevention article » Introduction to colon cancer prevention
Cancer of the colon and the rectum (also known as colon cancer or colo-rectal cancer) is a malignant growth arising from the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Colo-rectal cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States. The good news is that colo-rectal cancer is both curable and preventable if it is detected early and completely removed before the cancerous cells metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body. Colo-rectal cancer can be prevented by removing colo-rectal polyps before they grow and change into cancers, or by using natural substances or man-made chemicals to prevent the colo-rectal polyps from changing into cancer. (Using natural substances or chemicals to prevent cancer is called chemo-prevention). Measures to prevent diseases usually fall into one of five categories of safety and effectiveness. These categories are:
What measures to prevent colo-rectal cancer have proven effectiveness and long term
safety? Most colo-rectal cancers arise from colo-rectal polyps (small growths on the inner lining of the colon and the rectum). Even though colo-rectal polyps are initially benign, they can grow and change into c... Recommended Reading Related to Colon Cancer PreventionWhat is a colon polyp?Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the large intestine, also known as the colon. Polyps in the colon are extremely common, and their incidence increases as individuals get older. It is estimated that 50% of the people over the age of 60 will harbor at least one polyp. The significance of polyps is that we know that when certain types of polyps grow large enough, they can become cancerous, and, moreover, colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United Sates. Therefore, screening for colon polyps and removing them before they become cancerous should markedly reduce the incidence of colon cancer. What types of polyps become cancerous? Other Related Colon Cancer Prevention ArticlesEmergency Contact for Charlotte
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Colon Cancer
- Colon cancer is a malignancy that arises from the inner lining of the colon. Most, if not all, of these cancers develop from colonic polyps. Removal of these precancerous polyps can prevent colon cancer.
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Colitis
- Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon is referred to as colitis. Symptoms of the inflammation of the colon lining include diarrhea, pain, and blood in the stool. There are several causes of colitis including infection, ischemia of the colon, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, or microscopic colitis). Treatment depends on the cause of the colitis.
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Anal Cancer
- Anal cancer, cancer located at the end of the large intestine, has symptoms that include anal or rectal bleeding, anal pain or pressure, anal discharge or itching, a change in bowel movements, and/or a lump in the anal region. Treatment for anal cancer may involve radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery and depends upon the stage of the cancer, its location, whether cancer is eradicated after the first treatment, and whether the patient has HIV.
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Colon Polyps
- A colon polyp is a benign tumor of the large intestine. Benign polyps do not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body. Benign polyps can easily be removed during colonoscopy and are not life threatening. If benign polyps are not removed from the large intestine, they can become malignant over time.
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Melanosis Coli
- Melanosis coli is a condition that is often associated with prolonged laxative use.
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Gardner's Syndrome (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis)
- Gardners' syndrome, or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), is an inherited condition in which cancer of the colon and rectum develop. Colon polyps and growths may develop as early as the teens. If these polyps are not removed, they will become cancerous. There are different inheritance patterns for familial adenomatous polyposis.
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Healthy Living & Disease Prevention
- The importance of a healthy lifestyle in disease prevention is widely understood and most people know that lifestyle changes and choices can be critical to good health. Yet, few practice healthy behaviors that constitute healthy living.
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Disease Prevention in Women
- Disease prevention in women includes screening tests that are a basic part of prevention medicine. All screening tests are commonly available through your general doctor. Some specialized tests may be available elsewhere.
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Disease Prevention in Men
- Disease prevention in men includes routine screening tests that are part of basic prevention medicine. Take an active role in your own health care and discuss screening tests with your doctor early in life. Age of screening and timing of screening depends upon the condition being assessed.
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