Step-by-Step Colonoscopy
What to expect from a colonoscopy. An interactive tour and live doctor Q&A on Twitter. Hosted by Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in March 2012.
Welcome to Memorial Hermann’s 1st Live Step-by-Step Q&A of a #Colonoscopy #mhcolonoscopy #breakingnews #hcsm #healthcare- Let’s get started. WARNING: some explanatory pics, video content may be #graphic viewer discretion is advised #mhcolonoscopy
- The good news is that #colorectalcancer is highly preventable and treatable if caught early #mhcolonoscopy bit.ly/HeZh5h
- The particular polyps that cause colon cancer are called adenomas twitpic.com/92i0l8
- #Colorectalcancer is the 2nd most fatal cancer in the US in both men and women 1.usa.gov/GBaH4r #mhcolonoscopy
- Am I at risk for colon cancer?
- The American Cancer Society recommends screening every 5 years, beginning at age 50 even if you have no family history (bit.ly/GTXuRr
- Most polyps are #benign and some have the ability to become cancerous. #colorectal #cancer #mhcolonoscopy twitpic.com/92i4ud
- Most polyps are #benign and some have the ability to become cancerous. #colorectal #cancer #mhcolonoscopy
- There are often no #symptoms in early stages, screening is the most effective prevention method bit.ly/H8CSZx #mhcolonoscopy
- What are the alternatives to colonoscopy?
- Different screenings include Fecal Occult Blood Test, #Sigmoidoscopy , Barium Enema , and virtual colonoscopy #mhcolonoscopy
- #Colonoscopy is typically performed by a gastroenterologist, or GI bit.ly/GT5Uvn
- What is a GI, or gastroenterologist?
