Butts & Guts

James Church, MD, a leading colon polyp expert, explains colon polyps, from the different types to what symptoms you may (or may not) have. Plus, he explains the role regular screening plays in the detection of colon polyps and prevention of cancer.

What is rectal cancer exactly ― and what causes it? How is it diagnosed? Emre Gorgun, MD, provides answers and discusses the importance of getting screened, what to expect during your first doctor’s visit and the latest treatment options.

Dr. James Church, a leading colon polyp expert, discusses the definition of a colon polyp, the different types and symptoms associated. Plus, the role regular screening plays in the detection of colon polyps and prevention of cancer. Keywords/tags: polyps, colon polyps, colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, cancer screening.

Dr. Emre Gorgun defines rectal cancer and discusses what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, what to expect during your first doctor’s visit, the treatment options, and the importance of screening.

What happens before, during and after surgery affects a patient’s outcome. Learn about proven strategies that make positive impacts on patient’s health.

Join host Scott Steele, MD in the journey to discover the role of medicine and surgery in the care and prevention of disease as he interviews experts in their field, conducts patient interviews and discusses the newest techniques and trends surrounding digestive disease and surgery.