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Colon Cancer Screening Options

2020-10-01T16:51:08-04:00

There are several types of screening tests for colorectal cancer. The most common and most effective is colonoscopy. But at-home screening tests like Cologuard and fecal occult blood tests have risen during the age of the coronavirus. Each test comes with their own advantages and disadvantages, so it's good to know about what each test does. There's no best test for any person. Whatever screening option you choose, it's important to know how to properly prepare and administer these test so you are getting accurate results. The best screening is one that gets done. Talk to your doctor to figure [...]

Colon Cancer Screening Options2020-10-01T16:51:08-04:00

Dr. Lynn O’Connor in the News: Chadwick Boseman and colon cancer

2020-09-17T19:28:08-04:00

"The vast amount of colorectal cancers are still seen in older patients. Young-onset colorectal cancer patients face significant challenges as their symptoms are sometimes misdiagnosed." 11% of colon cancer diagnoses and 18% of rectal cancer diagnoses occur in those under 50. That's a disheartening statistic. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, a staggering 82% of young-onset colorectal cancer patients were misdiagnosed. Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images As more and more younger patients are diagnosed with colon cancer, like actor Chadwick Boseman, spreading awareness about the disease is crucial. When a patient develops colon cancer, it's often because symptoms are ignored. Colon cancer [...]

Dr. Lynn O’Connor in the News: Chadwick Boseman and colon cancer2020-09-17T19:28:08-04:00

Ask Nurse Alice Podcast: What We Should Know About Colon Cancer

2020-09-09T21:51:02-04:00

When news broke that Chadwick Boseman suddenly passed away from colon cancer, I was completely shocked. The news has been a wake-up call for everyone, especially the African-American community, to start paying closer attention to our health. I recently was a guest on the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, hosted by the amazing nurse and online personality, Alice Benjamin, RN. We had a great conversation where I was able to share my expertise and knowledge about colorectal health and colon cancer. Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vSEVGG2EZPVTm1mWWSK2B Transcription Nurse Alice: Hi, friends welcome to another episode of Ask Nurse [...]

Ask Nurse Alice Podcast: What We Should Know About Colon Cancer2020-09-09T21:51:02-04:00

Colon Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life

2020-09-10T19:11:25-04:00

The key to fighting colorectal cancer is catching it early. Screening is the best way to find signs of cancer in your body. Scheduling and preparing for a colonoscopy can seem intimidating or maybe even scary, but it's nothing to be afraid of! Putting off a colon screening can do you more harm than good. In this video, Dr. O'Connor discusses the importance of colon cancer screening from her conversation on BlackDoctor.org with Nurse Alice Benjamin and Dr. Scott Metcalfe from Bravo's Married to Medicine. https://youtu.be/SIOuNA8wQqk   Transcription Dr. Lynn O'Connor: You want to get it early on, and [...]

Colon Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life2020-09-10T19:11:25-04:00

IN HER OWN WORDS… Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor talks about her new practice.

2019-02-05T20:00:51-05:00

IN HER OWN WORDS… Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor talks about her new practice. “I love the aspect of doing colonoscopies because it gives you an opportunity to diagnose a person with a polyp and remove it before it actually becomes cancer. I also wanted to merge it with the surgical aspect so that opens up a world of Colon and Rectal surgery and also offers you an avenue for education, preventive medicine, and healthcare management; talking to the patient about diet, exercise, screening opportunities for colon cancer, which really is important because if found early, it can affect [...]

IN HER OWN WORDS… Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor talks about her new practice.2019-02-05T20:00:51-05:00

Radio Interview: Colon Facts & Cancer Risks

2020-02-25T15:17:40-05:00

When it comes to colon cancer, 30 is the new 50. When people think of colon cancer, they often think of it as something that affects people older than the age of 50. That’s not necessarily the case anymore. Researchers predict that there will be roughly 97,000 new cases of colon cancer in 2018, and 43,000 new cases of rectal cancer. The most startling part? More than 13,500 of those people will be under the age of 50. […]

Radio Interview: Colon Facts & Cancer Risks2020-02-25T15:17:40-05:00

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month: How to Recognize Warning Signs & Risk Factors

2019-02-05T20:25:51-05:00

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. As the third most common cancer in the United States, it’s time we start talking about the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, and ways you can prevent yourself from becoming a statistic. […]

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month: How to Recognize Warning Signs & Risk Factors2019-02-05T20:25:51-05:00
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