Dr. Lacey Answers Your Questions about Colon Cancer

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Dr. Lacey Answers Your Questions about Colon Cancer

This is an archived abc27 Live Chat Event from March 13, 2014, where Dr. Paul Lacey from Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology answered your questions about Colorectal Cancer and other gastrointestinal issues.

Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology offers a variety of services including colon cancer screening, endoscopic evaluation, treatment of peptic ulcer disease, esophageal disease, liver disease, and other diseases of the digestive system. We also treat for hepatitis, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastric reflux, and specialize in fecal transplants and painless hemorrhoidal banding without surgery. We are specialists in the health and diseases of the digestive system.

We have two locations in the greater Harrisburg area, ready to serve you:

West Shore: 423 N 21st Street, Camp Hill • (717) 761-0930
East Shore: 4387 Sturbridge Drive (off Linglestown Road), Harrisburg • (717) 238-3111

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I've heard that a colonoscopy is painful

by pat 3/7/2014 3:55:06 PM

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I'm 52 yrs old. Should i get tested with a colonoscopy

by Mary 3/7/2014 3:55:07 PM

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Once you've had a colonoscopy, how often do you need to have follow up tets?

by Debbie 3/11/2014 1:52:23 PM

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I have Crohn's and am on immune suppressing meds. Does this raise my risk for colon cancer?

by David 3/13/2014 1:41:40 PM

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View our commercial about the importance of Colon Cancer Screening!

by Mitch Groff via YouTube 3/13/2014 4:45:50 PM

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Dr. Lacey is on Good Day PA! right now! Our chat begins in less than 15 minutes!

by Mitch Groff 3/13/2014 4:47:04 PM

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I am a patient of yours and had have 3 colonoscopies over the last 15 years. My sister passed at 32 of colorectal cancer. You had mentioned I wasn't cleaned out thoroughly. Is there another form of prep besides the liquids that are being used?

by Lori 3/13/2014 5:33:30 PM

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Can polyps “fall off” or take care of themselves without having them removed?

by robert s 3/13/2014 5:36:14 PM

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What does your doctors office offer for colonoscopy? Is it better than others?

by Sharon 3/13/2014 5:36:15 PM

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Are there certain foods you recommend to help prevent colon cancer?

by Roxie 3/13/2014 5:42:34 PM

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I found a little bit of blood in my stool. Could I have colorectal cancer?

by Yolanda 3/13/2014 5:47:08 PM

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What is a polyp? My doctor says I have them. Does it make me more at risk for colon cancer? I want to know more about polyps

by Julie 3/13/2014 5:47:10 PM

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Is the camera pill going to used as a standard eventually? And can patients request it now?

by Betty K 3/13/2014 5:47:11 PM

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If multiple kinds of cancers have affected extended family like cousins ..aunts..uncles..is there a higher risk for colon cancer? Several have died young ..40's and 50's. The most recent was liver cance. I had a minute cancerous tumor removed in my 20's. My mother had uterine cancer and an older sister had melanoma cancer.

by Betty K 3/13/2014 5:53:09 PM

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What are the side effects of treatment?

by Sam 3/13/2014 5:55:00 PM

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We would like to thank you joining us today on this live web chat. If you have additional questions, you can go online to our website at GIcare.com. On our website, you can learn more about colon cancer prevention and even consider making an appointment in our office. You will also find the opportunity to schedule your colonoscopy directly through the website. Patients who quality for the direct access colonoscopy will likely not require an office consultation or even a referral from their primary care physician.

by David Barron, MD 3/13/2014 6:03:14 PM

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Dr. Paul Lacey, MD, FACP, FACG
Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology
Dr. Paul Lacey received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Pennsylvania State University. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Virginia. His Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship was completed at Pennsylvania State University, where he later served as a Clinical Instructor.

He has achieved Fellowship status in The American College of Gastroenterology and The American College of Physicians. Dr. Lacey participates in continuing medical education programs. He has completed board re-certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lacey and his family have lived in Central Pennsylvania for over 27 years. He is a staff member at the PinnacleHealth Hospitals and the Holy Spirit Hospital.

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Dr. Lacey Answers Your Questions about Colon Cancer

This is an archived abc27 Live Chat Event from March 13, 2014, where Dr. Paul Lacey from Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology answered your questions about Colorectal Cancer and other gastrointestinal issues.