From Publishers Weekly
When NBC’s Katie Couric put colon cancer awareness on the map by having a colonoscopy done on the Today show, Pochapin was her family specialist. The gastroenterologist cared for Couric’s late husband and is now Medical Director of the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, which is dedicated to her husband’s memory. In this practical, conversational volume, the doctor contends that, when found early, colorectal cancer can be cured 90 percent of the time. He gives a comprehensive overview of the disease, detailing its causes and risk factors as well as the foods and life-style changes that can help prevent it. For those already diagnosed, Pochapin also provides an easy-to-follow guide to surgery and treatment options, clinical trials and recent advances in research. (Handy explanatory charts throughout the book help readers to digest all this information.) Above all, however, Pochapin champions colonoscopy screenings. "Please don’t let your apprehension, anxiety or embarrassment rule your common sense," he pleads; colonoscopy screenings are the best weapon against America’s second deadliest cancer. Unlike a mammogram or PAP smear, the test can both discover and remove cancer-causing polyps before they become problematic—yet most patients undergo the test too late to take advantage of its extraordinary effectiveness. An estimated 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year alone, and 57,000 of them will die from it. This clear, compassionate book is an invaluable all-in-one resource for those who want to prevent, or are currently confronting, the disease. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Book Description
The latest edition in the bestselling What Your Doctor May Not Tell You series explodes the myths and misconceptions about the third most common--and second most deadly--form of cancer in the United States.Over 50,000 men and women die from colorectal cancer each year--a particularly alarming statistic since it is also one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. In fact, it is estimated that over one-third of colorectal cancer deaths could have been avoided. Now, there's hope. This invaluable book contains important information on beating colorectal cancer, including the six biggest lifestyle threats, the three nutritional supplements anyone at risk should take, the optimal timeframe for screenings, the pros and cons of new detection tests, and how to effectively treat cancerous and pre-cancerous polyps with both traditional and alternative methods.
About the Author
Mark Bennett Pochapin, M.D., Director, The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health Chief, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Colorectal Cancer: New Tests, New Treatments, New Hope FROM THE PUBLISHER
Each year, nearly 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and over 50,000 men and women die from this surprisingly common disease. The amazing truth is that colorectal cancer is often preventable. And when found in its earliest stage, cancer of the colon and rectum can be fully cured 90 percent of the time. So why is the mortality rate for colorectal cancer -- one of the most treatable and preventable cancers -- so alarmingly high? How can you fight this disease? Find out...
Now Dr. Mark Pochapin, a colon cancer specialist and a nationally renowned screening advocate, will explode the myths and misconceptions about the third most common -- and second most deadly -- form of cancer in the U.S. Learn the latest scientific findings on: Prevention: How knowing your family history, a diet rich in folic acid, a regular exercise regime, and decreased alcohol intake can help reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer. Screening: the importance of screening at age 50 -- and how to know if you should be checked earlier. Detection: Which colorectal cancer test is right for you, including colonoscopies, virtual colonoscopies, and FOBT tests. Diagnosis: How to cope emotionally with test results and find support. Treatment: The benefits, side effects, and risks for traditional, alternative, and cutting-edge therapies. Aftercare: How to stay healthy and vigilant for the warning signs of recurrence. With this potentially deadly disease, what you don't know can hurt you. Don't let apprehension, anxiety, or embarrassment overcome your common sense. Take control over your health with What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Colorectal Cancer.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
It is estimated that some 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year and over 57,000 will die. Yet with early diagnosis and treatment, some 90 percent would be cured. Pochapin, medical director of the new Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, rebuts three myths: colorectal cancer is a man's disease (it affects women at the same rate), it occurs most often in older people (all age groups are affected), and it is hereditary (more than 80 percent of patients have no family history). He then discusses prevention (e.g., changes in diet and lifestyle), traditional and new screening techniques (e.g., colonoscopies, virtual colonoscopies, and FOB tests), and treatment. Pochapin explains the roles of pathologist, radiologist, surgeon, oncologist, nurse, and support staff in the treatment and recovery process and clearly describes surgical procedures, adjuvant therapies, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. A list of resource organizations, a glossary, and a list of references round out this excellent guide. Since there are few current books on this topic, this is highly recommended for most consumer health collections. [Named for Katie Couric's late husband, the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health will open this month; March is also National Colorectoral Cancer Month.-Ed.]-Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Lib. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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