03/12/2024
Approximately 160, 000 new colorectal cancers diagnosed annually in the U.S.
2nd leading cause of cancer death for adults in U.S.
Death rates increasing 1%/yr for last 2 decades in population under 55 yrs old
Regular screening is one of the most powerful tools to find and treat colon cancer before it spreads
Screening can also prevent cancer by removing precancerous polyps
1 in 3 adults aren’t properly screened
Get your colonoscopy!
Screening age starts at 45 (earlier if you have risk factors)
Talk to your primary/family physician about screening options
Our colorectal practice has expanded over the last 6 years at LCMH. Before our arrival in 2016 there was only 16 colon surgeries performed. With hard work and implementation of robotic surgery we did almost 100 colon operations last year alone.
Give us a call if you have questions about colorectal cancer
Always happy to help!
Dr Doumite
