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GI Malignancies in Asians. Dr M E Donat Center for Digestive Health (248) 844 9710 Sunday May 17 2009. Colon Cancer Colorectal Cancer (CRC). Colon Cancer. Colon Cancer in USA. 800,000 new cases per year (worldwide) 150,000 new diagnoses per year (USA) 50,000 deaths per year (USA).
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GI Malignancies in Asians Dr M E Donat Center for Digestive Health (248) 844 9710 Sunday May 17 2009
Colon Cancer in USA • 800,000 new cases per year (worldwide) • 150,000 new diagnoses per year (USA) • 50,000 deaths per year (USA)
CRC Risk Factors • Age: 90% of patients are over age 50 • Family history • Personal history of CRC • Personal history of colon polyps • Hereditary conditions (<5% of total) • Diet (animal fat) / Exercise • Cigarette smoke / Alcohol
CRC Signs and Symptoms • Usually none until late • Rectal bleeding • Change in bowel habits • Narrow stools • Abdominal pain • Weight loss • Incomplete evacuation
CRC Screening and Detection • CRC IS PREVENTABLE • Everyone should have a colonoscopy starting at age 50
Colonoscopy • Drink liquids and take medication to clean the colon the day before the procedure • Day of the procedure, patient is sedated • The procedure takes about 10 minutes • There is no discomfort
Incidence • 760, 000 new cases per year worldwide • 24,00 new cases per year in USA • More than 50% of patients die
Risk Factors • Age • Sex – men are 2X more effected • Race • Diet • Smoked, salted or pickles foods • Nitrites (preservatives in cured meats – deli foods, hot dogs.. • H Plylori infection • Smoking
Symptoms • None during the early phase • Pain • Blood in the stools • Nausea and vomiting • Loss of appetite • Getting full quickly • Weight loss
Diagnosis • Complete blood count • UGI Series • Upper endoscopy (EGD)
GI Cancer Prevention • Eat fresh fruits and vegetables • Avoid red meat and processed meats foods • No smoking • Minimal alcohol use • Regular exercise and weight control • Regular physical exams • Colonoscopy starting at age 50 • See your doctor if you develop any new GI symptoms