Colon Cancer Prevention Center - La Habra, CALa Habra 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 La Habra * The Internal Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  Internal Medicine Specialists Medical Groups  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  Internal Medicine Specialists Medical Groups  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  Kenny Su MD  Shang Cheng Wu MD  Ching-Hsiu Chen MD  Ching-Hsiu Chen MD  Neal M Shindel MD  Mark Li MD  Rangarao Panguluri MD  Ravindra Alapati MD  Ashok Amin MD  Ambika Bali MD  Syam P Gaddam MD  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Abdul Alaama MD  The Internal Medical Group  The Internal Medical Group  Richard L Parks MD & Barton Ueki MD  Robert A Mecum MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Yorba Linda  Kenneth Yamashiro MD  Richard Yip MD  Behrooz Ahmadi MD  Norman Kuo MD  Suresht Paul Sharma MD  Suresht Paul Sharma MD  Suresht Paul Sharma MD  Mumtaz Akram MD  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Irvine Medical Center Gastroenterology  Magan Medical Clinic  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Irvine Medical Center Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Consultants  Digestive Disease Center  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Quang Phan MD  Fountain Valley Cardiology  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Shahnawaz Jaffer MD  Conrad A Cox MD  Harold Maizel MD  La Veta Gastoenterology  La Veta Gastoenterology  David B Stanton MD & Associates  La Veta Gastoenterology  La Veta Gastoenterology  David B Stanton MD & Associates  Jeffrey M Shapiro MD  La Veta Gastoenterology  David B Stanton MD & Associates  Healthcare System 2000  Hertz & Associates in Gastroenterology A Medical Group Inc  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Songul Atay MD Inc  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Lisandro Quinones MD  Gastroenterology Consultants  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Hoa Nguyen MD Inc  Christopher D Bui MD  Gastro Digestive Medical Group  Frischer Medical Group  Steven J Weiss MD  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Tu Tran MD  Valley Gastroenterology Consultants  Valley Gastroenterology Consultants  City of Hope National Medical Center Gastroenterology  Derek M. Dobalian MD  City of Hope National Medical Center Gastroenterology  Talbert Medical Group  Carlos Saad MD  Madhukar Jigjinni MD  George Ferenczi MD  Clement Chu MD  Andrew C Ko MD  Leduc Medical Group  Harvey S Sahni MD  David M Truong MD  Jose Pantoja MD  Chester D Zahn MD La Habra, 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 La Habra
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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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