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Dr. Lynn O’Connor in the News: Why is my Poop Green or Black?

2020-07-24T15:04:26-04:00

As a colorectal surgeon, my patients often ask me about what they should be aware of when it comes to bowel movements. One question I'm often asked is, "Is it normal for my poop to be a different color?"  The truth is, poop can come in come in many different shapes and colors! It's not necessarily a bad thing for your stools to appear green or black. Your diet is a big factor that affects the color of your poop. Green foods like leafy greens, matcha, avocados and herbs can cause your poop to appear a green color. This is [...]

Dr. Lynn O’Connor in the News: Why is my Poop Green or Black?2020-07-24T15:04:26-04:00

What to Expect at Your Colonoscopy Consultation

2019-02-05T19:56:57-05:00

In this video, Dr. Lynn M. O'Connor shares what to expect during a consultation about a colonoscopy. Dr. Lynn M. O’Connor dedicates her practice to providing the foremost treatment, technology, and information related to preventive public health issues and colon and rectal health. An outstanding surgeon and health advocate, Dr. O’Connor is also the Director of the Women’s Colorectal Care Program for ProHEALTH Care Associates in the Greater New York City area. Click HERE to contact Dr. O’Connor’s office, or to schedule an appointment. This blog pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion about health, med­i­cine, and related sub­jects. [...]

What to Expect at Your Colonoscopy Consultation2019-02-05T19:56:57-05:00

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

Warning Signs of Colon Cancer: How Do I Know If Things Aren’t Normal “Down There”?

2019-02-05T20:26:50-05:00

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. With an estimated 135,430 new cases diagnosed in 2017. It is also the second most deadly cancer in the United States, causing 50,260 deaths last year. The chances of colon-cancer survival is higher the sooner it can be detected. Regular testing can reduce the risk of colon cancer, while staying aware of symptoms and risk factors is also important. Here are eight symptoms of colon cancer that you should not ignore. […]

Warning Signs of Colon Cancer: How Do I Know If Things Aren’t Normal “Down There”?2019-02-05T20:26:50-05:00

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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