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Whether
you're suffering from an upper G.I. illness
(heartburn, gas caused by reflux esophagitis, peptic
ulcer disease), a gallbladder condition
or problems of the colon (bleeding,
diarrhea, constipation) our Gastroenterolgy Department
can help.
In our state-of-the-art endoscopic suite Cabrini's superb
surgeons and gastroenterologists can screen for colon
cancer, remove polyps without surgery, image the gallbladder
and biliary tree with a non-invasive procedure and diagnose
and treat you for a range of gastrointestinal illnesses.
If you need a gastroenterologist call the Cabrini Physician
Referral Service at (212) CABRINI.
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90%
of all colon cancer can be cured without radical
surgery. Early detection can make a big difference.
Over 50: you should have a flexible sigmoidoscopy
every five years and a colonoscopy every ten.
Over 40 with a family history of colon cancer:
you should have a colonoscopy every five years.
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