Project Description
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Our gastrointestinal services are designed to prevent colon cancer and other chronic diseases.
Our goal is to identify patients at an increased risk of cancer and provide a reasonable strategy for prevention and early detection. We offer a number of tools to determine an individual’s risk of gastrointestinal cancer including: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon and liver cancer. We offer a broad range of tests that have the potential to uncover early cancers and markers of disease. Following a review of your results, an individualized plan for health will be provided.
Top Cancer Prevention Services
Endoscopy
CT / MRI Scan
- Nutritional Counseling
- Health Coaching and Monitoring
- Weight Management Program
Genomic Profiling of DNA
Our Cancer Prevention Process
Endoscopy – evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract for detection of precancerous growths within the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and colon
Laboratory – testing for abnormalities in electrolytes, liver and kidney function, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation
Tumor Panel – testing for known markers associated with cancer
Genomic Testing – DNA profiling for known mutations that may raise risk of cancer
- Imaging – CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Pill Camera testing for early detection of cancer
- Research – opportunities to participate in latest innovations in cancer prevention; share data with academic centers for further study
- Evaluation and summary of abnormal findings
- Longterm Plan for Health
- Nutrition Counseling
- Weight Management Program
Preventing Colon Cancer with Colonoscopy
Indications for the colonoscopy procedure.
Factors that raise the risk of colon cancer includes:
- A family history of colon cancer
- A prior history of colon polyps or colon cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Being age 50 or over
Colon cancer is more prevalent in patients who are:
Obese
Smokers
Sedentary
Drink alcohol to excess
Eat a high fat diet
Eat a diet low in fruits and vegetables