Cancro del colon

What should I know about a colorectal cancer screening?

Dr John Martin
2024-04-18

Colorectal cancer is the second commonest of cancer deaths in the UK, affecting 1 in 18 men and 1 in 20 women. However, the disease is entirely preventable by the early removal of non-cancerous growths (polyps), which are detected through screening tests. Expert gastroenterologist Dr John Martin explains more... Mostrare di più

How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?

Mr Nicholas Reay-Jones
2024-04-18

A colonoscopy is a procedure to examine the rectum and colon (large bowel) with a flexible video telescope. One of London’s leading consultant colorectal surgeons Mr Nicholas Reay-Jones guides us through a colonoscopy and what we can expect. Mostrare di più

Under the microscope: the world of histopathology

Dr Morgan Moorghen
2024-04-18

Diagnosing an illness is not always a simple task. Sometimes, samples of the patient’s tissue may be taken to be analysed in a laboratory, and this is where the fascinating field of histopathology comes into play. We asked Dr Morgan Moorghen about the life and work of a histopathologist. Mostrare di più

Colon cancer: how to spot it early and avoid it

Mr Atif Alvi
2024-04-18

Over 93% of people diagnosed with bowel cancer at an early stage survive for at least five years compared to less than 7% of those diagnosed at a later stage. Fortunately, five-year survival rates for bowel cancer have doubled over the last 40 years. Mr Atif Alvi talks about the early warning signs of colon cancer, the different stages and how it is currently treated. Mostrare di più