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COLON CANCER SCREENING
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Michael F. Trevisani, MD, FASCRS
2802 Aloma Avenue
Suite 101
Winter Park, Florida 32792
407-628-1950
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Come in to learn more NOW.
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Dr. Michael Trevisani graduated cum laude from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. He received his medical degree at the SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, N.Y. Dr. Trevisani trained for five years in general surgery at The Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, Pa., and completed his fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Dr. Trevisani is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
He has been in practice for 11 years in Central Florida and limits his practice to diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
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Cancer of the colon or rectum is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Screening tests can find polyps, which are growths within the colon, some of which can develop into cancer over time. Thus removing these polyps at an early stage can indeed prevent cancer. Even if the polyp has been present long enough to develop into a cancer, screening tests can find these lesions early, greatly increasing survival.
SYMPTOMS There may not be any symptoms. That is why screening must be considered anytime someone is considered “at risk.” Symptoms to watch for though include blood in or on the stool, a change in bowel habits, stools that are narrower than usual, general abdominal discomfort or weight loss.
WHO IS AT RISK? Both men and women are at risk for colorectal cancer. The disease is most common among people aged 50 and older and the risk increases with age. A personal history of colon polyps or cancer, a family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps or inflammatory bowel disease or other related cancers also increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Talk with your doctor or health care professional about the need for screening and the options available.
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Dr. Michael F. Trevisani
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MISSION STATEMENT: To provide education, prevention guidance, and state-of-the-art care for conditions of the colon, rectum and anus in a timely, effective and compassionate manner.
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STEPS YOU CAN TAKE
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If you are age 50 or older and have never been screened, start now. If you are under 50 years old a thorough history and physical examination will determine if you are a candidate for screening. Screening is the best way to find polyps before they become cancerous, or to find an early cancer, when treatment can be most effective.
Talk to your doctor about screening and whether you both decide that it is time. Talking to your doctor may also bring to light other health-care issues that may need to be discussed as well.
You also may need to check with your health insurance provider to determine your colorectal cancer screening benefits. Though this is a good idea, the decision to do any test must rest with both you and your doctor with each of you weighing the risks and the benfits of any intervention.
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SOME COMMON TERMS
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Colon: The large intestine, which absorbs water from undigested material and stores it until it is expelled from the body as stool.
Colonoscopy: An examination in which the internal lining of the large intestine is visualized using a lighted, flexible, fiberoptic scope.
Double Contrast Barium Enema: A test in. which x-rays of the colon are taken after being given a special enema followed by an injection of air. This outlines the colon and x-ray pictures can be taken.
Fecal Occult Blood Test: A test which checks the stool for blood.
Polyp: A growth of tissue. Not all polyps are cancer, but most start out this way.
Sigmoidoscopy: An examination in which the lining of the rectum and lower colon are visualized..
Bowel Preparation: Prior to an exam of the colon, it must be clear of fecal matter. There are several methods to accomplish this. Talk to your doctor to determine which one is right for you.
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Colon Cancer Prevention Information
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Michael F. Trevisani, MD, FASCRS
2802 Aloma Avenue
Suite 101
Winter Park, Florida 32792
407-628-1950
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Office Hours: 9-5 M-F
Phone: 407-628-1950
Fax: 407-645-2277
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