How Do I Prevent Getting Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is the #2 top cancer killer in the U.S. Are colonoscopies the only screening methods available? Michael G. Quon, MD, UCLA gastroenterologist, will give a comprehensive and practical talk on colon cancer awareness and how to prevent getting the dreaded disease.
Date: March 5, 2019
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Santa Clarita Family YMCA, 26147 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
RSVP online or call 800-516-5323
Take Action: Prevent Colon Cancer
March is colon cancer awareness month! Join us at any of our upcoming free events that offer information on when to screen for colon cancer, colonoscopy, and how to complete a stool-based screening test (FIT). There will be giveaways and a chance to walk through our inflatable colon. RSVPs are not required...see you there!
Date: Monday, March 4, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Corner of Le Conte Ave and Westwood Blvd on the UCLA campus, Los Angeles, CA 90095
For more information: 310-267-5345
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Harmon Garden at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, 1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
For more information: 800-516-5323
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 757 Westwood Blvd (Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center outside the Resnick Entrance), Los Angeles, CA 90095
For more information: 310-267-5345
Webinar - Colon Cancer: Risk, Prevention and Screening
Colon cancer is common but preventable! Join UCLA gastroenterologist, Folasade P. May, MD, PhD, MPhil, for an overview of colon and rectal cancer, including what causes the disease, risk factors, and how to prevent it. She will also discuss ways to screen for colon and rectal cancer, including stool-base screening tests and colonoscopy.
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019
Time: 11:30 am -12:00 pm PT
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Overview of Colon Cancer and Screening Options
Robert M. Mocharla, MD, UCLA gastroenterologist, will discuss colon polyps, colon cancer, and how to detect them. He will review what screening tests are available and what is a colonoscopy.
Date: Friday, March 15, 2019
Time: 12:00 -1:00 pm
Location: Cancer Support Community - Benjamin Center, 1990 S. Bundy Drive #100, Los Angeles, CA 90025
RSVP online or call 800-516-5323
Happy Colon, Healthy U: What You Can Do to Prevent Colon Cancer
What is a colon? Why should you care about colon cancer? How do you screen for colon cancer? What does a colonoscopy involve and what can you expect before, during and after? UCLA gastroenterologist Priyam V. Tripathi, MD, MPH, will answer these questions and more, and discuss what you can do to prevent colon cancer!
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Collins & Katz Family YMCA, 1466 S. Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
RSVP online or call 800-516-5323
GERD: What You Should Know About Acid Reflux
Lisa D. Lin, MD, MS, UCLA gastroenterologist, will discuss what is acid reflux, how do we test for it and how do we treat it.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
RSVP: www.uclahealth.org/50PlusSeminar or 800-516-5323
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