KB Presents! - March 24 - 11 AM - via ZOOM
Let’s Learn About Colon & Rectal Cancer
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Kare Bears is excited to be hosting another Zoom Kare Bear Presents on March 24th at 11 am.
March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to encouraging patients, survivors, and caregivers to share their stories, advocate for colorectal cancer prevention, and inform others about the importance of early detection.
Our speaker for this important presentation is Dr. Sushil Pandey. Sushil Pandey, MD is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon and is an expert in the surgical treatment of diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Pandey specializes in minimally invasive surgery for colon, rectal, and anal problems and has been published several times.
Dr. Pandey is a member of several surgical associations including the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women. It is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, and the second overall when men and women are combined.
Dr. Pandey will be speaking on various aspects of colorectal cancer including: Symptoms of colorectal cancer could be similar to benign colorectal disease like hemorrhoids, anal fissures and others. The fact that rectal bleeding is a common symptom of colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids and other benign anorectal conditions. Be careful, when you have rectal bleeding.
This Zoom Presentation requires that you register in advance to receive a Zoom link. Please email Teri Sellers at teri_sellers@msn.com
Zoom has limited availability, so early pre-registration is encouraged. If you have any questions, please contact your Kare Bears Program Director, Teri Sellers at 602-793-0299 or teri_sellers@msn.com
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