Medical Moment: Colon Cancer

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07/19/23

Dr. James McLoughlin, Surgical Oncologist, talks about the diagnosis and treatment options for colon cancer. In this video Dr. McLoughlin l will answer the following questions about colon cancer:
• What are the screening guidelines for colon cancer?
• What happens after something is found during a screening colonoscopy?
• What treatment options are available for colon cancer?
• When would a colostomy be needed?
• Are there things I can do to prevent colon cancer?

For more information about colonoscopies or cancer services available at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, visit our website at www.utmedicalcenter.org or call the Healthcare Coordination office at 865-305-6970.