Using AI to Detect Colon Polyps
Using AI to Detect Colon Polyps The lifetime risk of colorectal cancer in the United States is approximately 4.3% with 90% of cases occurring after the age of 50. However, the incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults is steadily increasing by 1-2% per year. Colon cancer begins as a polyp (a small growth of […]
Can a Colonoscopy Prevent Colon Cancer?
Can a Colonoscopy Prevent Colon Cancer? As an endoscopist, one of the hardest pieces of news I have to deliver is the diagnosis of colon cancer. It’s only natural for patients to ask: Why did this happen? Could it have been prevented? Colon cancer begins as a small collection of cells, called a polyp. A polyp […]
Is a Colonoscopy Painful?
Is a Colonoscopy Painful?(From the desk of Dr. Jeffrey Earl) Is a Colonoscopy Painful? A common concern many people have before scheduling a colonoscopy is whether the procedure will be painful. It’s understandable to be apprehensive about a tube being inserted into your colon, and you might be wondering, “Is a colonoscopy really worth it […]
What is a Polyp?
What is a Polyp?(from the desk of Dr. Jeffrey Earl) What is a Polyp? A polyp is a tissue growth that develops in the inner lining of the colon, known as the mucosa. This is the layer where polyps typically form. While most polyps are benign (non-cancerous), some can gradually transform into colon cancer over time. These growths are usually small and […]
