Topics: Colon and Rectal Surgery

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The Medical Minute: It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s a colonoscopy

Mar 9, 2022

While over-the-counter tests for colon cancer provide results that can prevent a life-threatening illness, it’s better to think of them more as the sidekick to the real hero: colonoscopy. A Penn State Health physician discusses why it’s still the gold standard and why now it’s a must for a younger demographic.

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College of Medicine faculty receive promotions, tenure for 2021-2022 academic year

Jun 30, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine promoted and/or awarded tenure to several faculty members effective July 1, 2021.

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Woodward Center presents awards at 2021 EdVenture event

Apr 25, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine's Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education presented several awards as part of its annual EdVenture celebration.

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Ask Us Anything About… Colorectal Cancer

Mar 16, 2021

The second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. is often easy to catch early – even before it’s cancer. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We learn more about the risk factors and screening methods involved from Dr. Hadassah Consuegra, colorectal surgeon at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.

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The Medical Minute: Colonoscopy comes calling earlier under new screening guidelines

Mar 3, 2021

Evolving evidence shows screening tests should actually start at age 45 for people at average risk for colorectal cancer. Two Penn State Health doctors discuss new guidelines.

Cancer linked with a more than doubled risk of dying from stroke

Nov 25, 2019

People living with or beyond cancer are more likely to die from stroke than the general public, according to new Penn State research, and certain types of cancer may boost the risk even more.

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The Medical Minute: Which colorectal cancer screening do I need?

Mar 20, 2019

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is urging everyone to talk with their health care providers about screening.

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Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells

Feb 6, 2019

Penn State College of Medicine researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab.

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The Medical Minute: Are you at increased risk for colorectal cancer?

Mar 1, 2018

Most people know doctors recommend a colonoscopy at age 50 to screen for colorectal cancers. What they might not realize is that earlier screening may be necessary if they have a family history of colorectal cancer or other diseases.

Katie Schieffer, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a white lab coat is smiling while seated at a table. Her hands are on either side of a microscope with a case of slides sitting next to the microscope. A poster of the digestive system is on the wall behind her.

Graduate credits translational science training program for career momentum

Feb 15, 2018

A recent graduate credits Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute's TL1 Translational Research Training Program for her success in translational science research.