Colon Cancer Prevention Center - Hemet, CAHemet 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 Hemet * Mai-Ching Chien MD  S R Nakka MD & Joungser Hong MD  S R Nakka MD & Joungser Hong MD  Milan Chakrabarty MD  Ajeet R Singhvi MD  Yogendra Patel MD  Banning Specialty Care Center  Temecula Valley Digestive Disease Consultants AMC  Temecula Valley Digestive Disease Consultants AMC  Inland Empire Gastro Medical Group  Inland Empire Gastro Medical Group  Inland Empire Gastro Medical Group  LLUHC Transplant Hepatology  The Office of Dr Stanisai  The Office of Dr Stanisai  The Office of Dr Stanisai  The Office of Dr Stanisai  LLUHC Gastroenterology & Hepatology  LLUHC Gastroenterology & Hepatology  LLUHC Gastroenterology & Hepatology  LLUHC Gastroenterology & Hepatology  LLUHC Gastroenterology & Hepatology  LLUHC Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Jorge G Gutierrez MD FACP  Homan A Abdollahzadeh MD  Palm Springs Digestive Disease  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Garde Patel & Chen MDs  Garde Patel & Chen MDs  Garde Patel & Chen MDs  Galen Huang MD  Vinod Mishra MD FACG  Ravi Thiruvengadam MD  Benjamin Chung MD  San Bernardino Medical Group  J Robert Evans MD  Rakesh Chopra MD  Rakesh Chopra MD  Noel Curry MD  Anthony Tornay MD  Molinari Politoske & Roy MDs  Molinari Politoske & Roy MDs  Molinari Politoske & Roy MDs  Pritam Singh MD  Ronald Feldman MD  Mark L Kadden MD  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  J Frank Arguello MD  Mission Internal Medical Group  Ali A Oliai MD  Poneh Rahimi MD  Gastrointestinal Healthcare of Orange County  Orange County Gastroenterology  Orange County Gastroenterology  Nav Gujral MD  Pacific Gastroenterology  Shahram Javaheri MD  South Orange County Gastroenterology  Badri N Nath MD  Coastal Gastroenterology  Piyush P Kumar MD  Coastal Gastroenterology  Chuang T Hung MD  John J Kim MD  Sudhir K Reddy MD  Rose T Codini MD  San Diego Digestive Consultants Inc  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Dwaraknath Reddy, MD  Saddleback Medical Group  Umesh Shah MD  Scripps Clinic Encinitas  Kevin Jenkins DO  Ardalan Babaknia MD  Lino DeGuzman MD  Fang F Yu MD PhD  Gail Schoenau MD  Jun-Ichi Ohara MD  Herbert H Lee MD  Krishan K Malhotra MD  M A Menon MD & Radha Menon MD  M A Menon MD & Radha Menon MD  Neera Grover MD  Jason H Shin MD  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites Hemet, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 Hemet
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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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