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Have you
you had
had your
your
screening?
screening?
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ne of the most common cancers may surprise you.
Colorectal
actually the
third most
ne of
the most is common
cancers
may common
surprise cancer
you.
diagnosed
in
males
and
the
second
most
common
Colorectal is actually the third most common
cancer
cancer diagnosed in females. In 2018, this type of
diagnosed
in males and the second most common
cancer was responsible for 145,600 new cases
cancer
diagnosed
in females.
In 2018,
this alone.
type One
of
and 50,630 deaths
in the United
States
responsible
for of 145,600
cases
piece of good cancer
news is was
that the
occurrence
colorectal new
cancer
has
and over
50,630
deaths
in the in United
alone.
One
decreased by 2%
the last
20 years
patients States
over 50.
The overall
piece lifetime
of good
is that the
occurrence
risk news
of colorectal
cancer
is 5%. of colorectal cancer has
decreased by 2% over the last 20 years in patients over 50. The overall
lifetime
of colorectal
cancer
5%. of General Surgery at Washington
We risk
talked
to Dr. Brent
Angott, is Head
Health System to find out more about this unfortunately common
cancer. to Dr. Brent Angott, Head of General Surgery at Washington
We talked
Health System to find out more about this unfortunately common
According to Dr. Angott, there are risk factors in developing colorectal
cancer.
cancer. The largest risk factor is age: 90% of the cases occur over the
age of to
50. Dr.
Heredity
also an
factor
accounts colorectal
for 5-10%
According
Angott, is there
are important
risk factors
in and
developing
of the
There
also is several
diseases
that
increase
the over
overall
cancer.
The cases.
largest
risk are
factor
age: 90%
of the
cases
occur
the
risk of colorectal cancer. These diseases include ulcerative colitis,
age of 50. Heredity is also an important factor and accounts for 5-10%
Crohn’s disease, previous abdominal radiation, Cystic Fibrosis, history
of the of cases.
There are also several diseases that increase the overall
large or dysplastic colon polyp, Acromegaly and renal transplant.
risk of colorectal cancer. These diseases include ulcerative colitis,
Crohn’s
previous
radiation,
Cystic obesity,
Fibrosis,
history
Risk disease,
factors that
have a abdominal
causal relationship
include
diabetes,
of large
dysplastic
colon
polyp,
and meats,
renal transplant.
long or term
ingestion
of red
meats Acromegaly
and processed
tobacco usage
and alcohol consumption in heavy and moderate drinkers (two or
Risk greater
factors drinks
that have
a causal relationship include obesity, diabetes,
daily).
long term ingestion of red meats and processed meats, tobacco usage
Warning consumption
signs are rectal
bleeding,
or diarrhea,
weight
and alcohol
in heavy
and constipation
moderate drinkers
(two
or loss,
anemia,
greater
drinks cramping
daily). and pain.
There signs
are ways
to help bleeding,
prevent colorectal
cancer.
Physical weight
activity is
a
Warning
are rectal
constipation
or diarrhea,
loss,
major
factor,
in
fact
it
is
observed
to
decrease
the
occurrence
of
this
anemia, cramping and pain.
cancer by 27% as compared to inactive people. Consumption of raw
may be
somewhat
preventative,
research
shows
There fruits
are and
ways fiber
to help
prevent
colorectal
cancer. some
Physical
activity
is a a
benefit but others do not.
major factor, in fact it is observed to decrease the occurrence of this
cancer
by 27%
as some
compared
to inactive
raw
There
are also
supplements
that people.
you can Consumption
add to your diet of that
fruits may
and help
fiber you
may
be
somewhat
preventative,
some
research
shows
a
decrease your risk. Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin D,
benefit
but others garlic,
do not.
Magnesium,
Omega 3 fatty acids and caffeine are all on this list.
There is also a lot of research that recommends aspirin and NSAIDs
There for are
also some
that you
can add taking
to your them
diet after
that
prevention.
Dr. supplements
Angott personally
recommends
may help
you for decrease
your
risk. There
Vitamin
Calcium,
Vitamin
surgery
large colon
polyps.
is a B6,
20-40%
reduction
in D,
colonic
adenomas
(colon
polyps) 3 and
50% reduction
in colorectal
Magnesium,
garlic,
Omega
fatty a acids
and caffeine
are all on cancer.
this list.
There is also a lot of research that recommends aspirin and NSAIDs
for prevention. Dr. Angott personally recommends taking them after
surgery for large colon polyps. There is a 20-40% reduction in colonic
adenomas (colon polyps) and a 50% reduction in colorectal cancer.
Unfortunately, one out of three succumb to this disease. The best
way
to increase one
the chance
of survival
is to find
it early,
which The
is why
Unfortunately,
out of three
succumb
to this
disease.
best
screening
is
so
important.
Dr.
Angott
advises
that
surgery
is
often
way to increase the chance of survival is to find it early, which the
is why
best way to treat colorectal cancer. There are several different choices
screening is so important. Dr. Angott advises that surgery is often the
of surgery, including endoscopic mucosal resection (removal of the
best way
to treat
colorectal cancer.
There
are several
different
choices
tumor
through
a colonoscope),
standard
resection
(removing
the tumor
of surgery,
endoscopic
(removal of the
via
incision) including
and laparoscopic
(small mucosal
incisions) resection
or robotic-assisted
tumor through
a colonoscope), standard resection (removing the tumor
laparoscopic
resection.
via incision) and laparoscopic (small incisions) or robotic-assisted
laparoscopic
resection.
Dr.
Angott prefers
to use minimally invasive surgery for the best results.
He has performed laparoscopic colon resections for over 15 years.
Dr. Angott prefers
to use
minimally
invasive
surgery
for the
best results.
Laparoscopy
has been
shown
to produce
the same
results
as standard
surgery
with decreased
hospital colon
stay, resections
pain and complications.
He has but
performed
laparoscopic
for over 15 years.
Laparoscopy has been shown to produce the same results as standard
Despite
ways
to help prevent
colorectal
cancer,
Dr. Angott
surgery all
but the
with
decreased
hospital
stay, pain
and complications.
stresses that the most important is to get preventative screenings.
There
are all
several
types to of help
screenings,
colonoscopy
Despite
the ways
prevent including
colorectal
cancer, Dr. among
Angott
others.
The
recommended
age for a is basic
screening
starts screenings.
at 50
stresses
that
the most important
to get
preventative
and continues until life expectancy is less than ten years. People with
There are several types of screenings, including colonoscopy among
different histories will vary on screening age and frequency. Dr. Angott
others. The recommended age for a basic screening starts at 50
recommends talking with your doctor for recommendations on when
and should
continues
life expectancy is less than ten years. People with
you
begin until
screening.
different histories will vary on screening age and frequency. Dr. Angott
recommends talking with your doctor for recommendations
on King
when
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Brent Angott, MD
Head of General Surgery
Washington Health System
Brent Angott, MD
Head of General Surgery
PETERS TOWNSHIP
Washington
Health System ❘
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