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Colorectal Cancer: Catching it Early (Infographic)

March 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

Most people can reduce their risk of developing colon cancer through diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and by getting routine colorectal cancer screenings. Colonoscopies can not only detect early stage colon cancer, but can prevent it by removing polyps. Below …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: american cancer society, cancer prevention, cancer screenings, colon cancer, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

The Best Way to Prevent Colon Cancer Is Through Screening

March 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer in the United States, but the good news is that it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Yes, colorectal cancer can be prevented – not just detected – through …

Posted in: Cooper Connections, eHealth Connection, Featured Tagged: cancer screenings, colon cancer, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Screening Options for Colon Cancer

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Steven R. Peiken, MD, FACG, AGAF
Division Head of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease
Cooper University Health Care

Despite great strides in the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 50,000 will …

Posted in: eHealth Connection, Featured Tagged: colon cancer, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, Steven R. Peiken MD

March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

If you are 50 or older, treat yourself to the best gift of all – the gift of good health with a colonoscopy screening.

“Colon cancer is the only preventable cancer, yet colon cancer kills more people than car accidents,” …

Posted in: eHealth Connection, Featured Tagged: colon cancer, colonoscopy

Preventing Colorectal Cancer

March 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Colorectal cancer – also called colon cancer – can be curable when detected early. In fact, when …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: colon, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, Cooper Digesitve Health Institute, gastroenterology

Get a Colonoscopy and Defend Yourself Against Colorectal Cancer

June 2, 2009 Leave a Comment

With the National Cancer Institute estimating nearly 135,000 new colon cancer cases diagnosed each year, it is surprising that recent figures show that only half of all Americans age 50 and above have had a screening colonoscopy.  The good …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: colonoscopy, colorectal cancer

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