Preventing Colon Cancer: risk factors and screening options
8 videos • 355 views • by Samitivej Hospitals Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for almost one million lives every year. Because colon cancer doesn’t usually present any symptoms until it has developed to an advanced stage, if you wait for the symptoms to appear before visiting a doctor, it may well be too late already. Knowing the risk factors of colon cancer and undergoing screening for the disease are therefore two important steps to minimize your risk, identify it at an early stage, and prevent it from growing. In this series of short videos, Pitulak Aswakul, M.D., a Gastroenterologist from Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, discusses the risk factors of colon and the screening options that are currently available. ARE YOU AT RISK FOR COLON CANCER? If you are 45+ or have a family history, take a risk assessment and receive a privilege: https://smtvj.com/CRCQYou Learn more here about Colon Cancer: https://smtvj.com/3BHdPLl 📞 More information 02-022-2086 or info@samitivej.co.th Samitivej Virtual Hospital : https://smtvj.com/SVVHEN Website : www.samitivejhospitals.com Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Samitivej