Posted on 08/03/2010 7:02:24 PM PDT by Nachum
Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers have discovered that routine blood tests can provide an early warning for colorectal cancer.
Anemia, a common blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels, has long been associated with those suffering from colorectal cancer. It doesn't happen suddenly, however - and Tel Aviv University researchers say they have found that gradually decreasing hemoglobin levels can actually indicate a potential for colon cancer years in advance.
Graduate student Inbal Goldshtein, who works with Dr. Gabriel Chodick and Dr. Varda Shalev of TAU's School of Public Health and Maccabi Healthcare Services' Department of Medical Informatics, says that paying close attention to routine blood test results can be an effective screening system for colon cancer. Though some 50,000 Americans are expected to die from colon cancer in 2010, better screening leading to early diagnosis and effective treatment can significantly reduce those numbers, she says.
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yeah.
Much cheaper as well and since colon cancer is a slow grower normally hemoglobin levels seems a good alternative to rear chute imaging.
Late night talk show host and stand up comedians hurt the most.
No mention of how many roto-rooter tests almost kill the patients.
They do? Docs always tell you that they are so safe!
considering the nasty history of colon and prostate cancer in my family (my dad got it in his early fifties) I’m afraid I’ll be doing both for securitys sake.
I didn’t mind the colonoscopy, but the preparation damn near killed me!
Be glad you survived.
I have been scarfing broccoli three times a week since the article came out last week. That, and reminding the Missus of the necessity of keeping the tubes clean.
My dentist is going to be pissed!
A good alternative versus having a scope shoved up where the sun won’t shine ! I am sure this will be banned by ObamaCare.
I woke up and a pretty nurse told me to fart. You don’t hear that everyday.
I lost weight and was told I had the nicest colon in the county.
On the subject of Colonoscopies...
Colonoscopies are no joke, but these comments during the exam were quite
humorous.... A physician claimed that the following are actual comments made
by his patients (predominately male) while he was performing their
colonoscopies:
1. ‘Take it easy, Doc. You’re boldly going where no man has gone before!’
2.. ‘Find Amelia Earhart yet?’
3. ‘Can you hear me NOW?’
4. ‘Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?’
5. ‘You know, in Arkansas , we’re now legally married.’
6. ‘Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?’
7. ‘You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out...’
8. ‘Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!’
9. ‘If your hand doesn’t fit, you must quit!’
10. ‘Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity.’
11. ‘You used to be an executive at Enron, didn’t you?’
12. ‘God, now I know why I am not gay.’
And the best one of all:
13. ‘Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?’
And then there is this not to be missed commentary:
http://www.andrewgottesman.com/humor/dave_barry_colonoscopy.pdf
LOL!
ROTFLOL!
DUDE!!!
Infections are a common complication.
I know what you mean, the actual colonoscopies were a breeze compared to the prep.
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