IBS Informational Webinar
Presenter
Ugo Iroku, MD, MHS
New York Gastroenterology Associates
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps and Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Ugo Iroku addresses the causes of and risk factors for pre-cancerous colon polyps as well as the growing and important public health issue of colorectal cancer in the younger population.
The Topics Discussed:
- What are the types of pre-cancerous colon polyps and how can they be detected and removed?
- What should I know about the increasing risk of colorectal cancer in the younger population (under 50)?
- How do I know when I should start my screening for colorectal cancer and how frequently should I have this performed?
- What diet and lifestyle choices have been proven to decrease my risk for colorectal cancer?
- What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer and how can I distinguish these from more benign causes of stomach discomfort?
Presenter: Ugo Iroku, MD, MHS
(IG: @realdoctorugo)
New York Gastroenterology Associates
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Moderator: Janie Yang, MD