Dan (Arlington Heights) – 12:16 PM:I have a standing order to get a colonoscopy so I understand why a screening is important and necessary. My concern is the actual procedure. I’m a bit hesitant because of the invasiveness of the procedure. What advice or guidance can you offer to help mitigate my apprehension? Dr. Manoj
Patrick (Chicago, Illinois) – 12:11 PM:All the recent rave is colon cleansing. How effective is it, if at all, and what is the best way of performing it? Dr. Manoj Mehta Rave is a good word. It does seem to be a fad, but there is little science behind it. One of the things we
Reagan (Atlanta) – 12:08 PM:My mother is a colon cancer survivor and I have had many GI issues, which have been mostly reflux issues. I am 36 and I am wondering if I should be pre-emptive and receive a colonoscopy now, rather than waiting until I am 40? Dr. Manoj Mehta For you, traditionally we
Jose (Chicago, Illinois) – 12:06 PM:As a diabetic, am I more prevalent to this disease? Dr. Manoj Mehta Data suggests that people with diabetes develop colon cancer more frequently than those without. They also do not do as well with the available treatment options and have a higher rate of recurrence. Whether this can be
The American Cancer Society has been the first major organization to recommend colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45. Now the US Preventative Services Taskforce has also suggested this is the correct age to begin screening for all patients. The proposed guideline is under review and comments are open until November 23. The American
