Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

žColon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death.

Through screening, it is one of the most preventable diseases.  Colon polyps develop into cancer. With screening colonoscopies, polyps can be removed, preventing this transformation.

Call to schedule your screening colonoscopy.

What is a Proctologist and do I need one?  

A proctologist is a physician who specializes in disease of the anus, rectum and colon.

Proctology  has been absorbed into the colon and rectal surgery specialty, however the field of strict proctology still exists.

Why do people need a proctologist or a colorectal surgeon?

 

Most people go to see a proctologist or a colon and rectal surgeon for a variety of reasons.  On of the most common complaints that cause patients to come and see these physicians are anal rectal pain, irritation, and bleeding.  Patients with inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are seen as well.  Colon and rectal surgeons take care of diverticular disease, colon, rectal and anal cancers, as well as other diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Anal bleeding and irritation is not always caused by hemorrhoids, therefore it is important for patients to be evaluated by a specialist for a thorough evaluation.