Colonoscopy: Why, how often, and how?: 3 questions, 3 answers | Asklepios
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the third most common cancer among men in Germany (Federal Ministry of Health). A colonoscopy can significantly reduce the risk of developing or dying from this disease. However, according to the Berlin Cancer Society, only half of all people undergo this preventative examination. Why is a colonoscopy so important? How is it performed, and how often should it be done? Professor Dr. Dominik Faust explains all this in this video. He is the Chief Physician of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Infectious Diseases at the Asklepios Clinic Langen. https://www.asklepios.com/konzern/sta... Did you find this video helpful? Then subscribe to our channel – medical content explained simply by our Asklepios experts! ❤️ ... #cancer #bowel #bowelhealth #bowelcancer #prevention #cancerprevention 📲 📣 Learn more on our website: http://www.asklepios.com 😃 🔔 Subscribe to the Asklepios Clinics YouTube channel: / asklepioskliniken Follow us on... 😎👍 💊 Facebook: / asklepioskliniken 💊 Instagram: / asklepioskliniken 💊 LinkedIn: / 98645 🏥 🚑💉 Asklepios Clinics are among the leading private operators of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Germany. The Asklepios Group stands for highly qualified patient care with a clear commitment to medical quality, innovation, and social responsibility. Currently, the Asklepios Group operates approximately 160 healthcare facilities nationwide. These include acute care hospitals of all levels, university hospitals, specialized clinics, psychiatric and forensic facilities, rehabilitation clinics, nursing homes, and medical centers. In fiscal year 2024, over 3.6 million patients were treated in Asklepios healthcare facilities. The Group employs more than 70,000 people. 🧑⚕👨⚕👩⚕ www.asklepios.com Our videos are for informational purposes only and are never a substitute for personal consultation, examination, or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified physician. Medicine and its underlying scientific findings are subject to continuous development. Therefore, no liability can be assumed for the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided. Furthermore, the provided content cannot and must not be used to create independent diagnoses.
