GoodFellow

Bowel Cancer - Alan Fraser

Date Published

Monday, 19 February 2018

Duration

26:31

Category

Gastroenterology

Oncology

Dr Alan Fraser discusses bowel cancer screening, surveillance and general management in primary care. Alan is a gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Auckland. He is a member of Auckland Gastroenterology Associates based at MercyAscot Specialist Centre.

Topics

Overview of bowel cancer in NZ
risk profiles and lifestyle factors
are Aspirin, NSAIds, HRT etc. protective?
early detection and red flags
questions when taking history
tests to request
Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) for symptomatic patients
referral for standard colonoscopy or CT colonography?
key information to include in the referral
surveillance of asymptomatic patients and screening.

Take home messages

Good prognosis if diagnosed early.

Resources

Patient Resources

Presenter

Alan Fraser

Gastroenterologist, Associate Professor

To contact Alan Click here.

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