Anton Bilchik, MD Stresses the Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

Anton Bilchik, MD Stresses the Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

Recent studies have shown that colon cancer can be prevented by getting a screening colonoscopy at age 50 or even earlier if you have a family history. Dr. Anton Bilchik, MD, PhD, FACS, stresses the importance of getting screened rather than waiting for symptoms to occur. While it is more  invasive than an Xray or CT scan, it is also the most thorough screening process and is the method of choice for doctors and surgeons to detect colon cancer in patients by performing a biopsy. You can learn more about colon cancer screening by talking with your doctor and specialist so that you know the warning signs and symptoms.

Minimally Invasive Procedures and More from Anton Bilchik, MD

Anton Bilchik MD is the Chief of Medicine at the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) and the Chief of the Gastrointestinal Research Program at JWCI. He is also the Medical Director at the California Oncology Research Institute and a Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. You can learn more about Dr. Bilchik and his standing in the surgical community at the JWCI online.