Colon Cancer: You’ve got questions, we have answers
Courtney Carter
/ Categories: WELLNESS, 2024

Colon Cancer: You’ve got questions, we have answers

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind only lung cancer.

Colorectal cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and a colonoscopy is the primary method of detection. It allows for not only early detection but, also treatment, as your doctor can remove polyps during the procedure that can otherwise turn into cancer.

The Endoscopy team at SVMC receives a lot of similar questions about the when, the how and ‘the what’ of colonoscopies.

We’ve gathered this information into three helpful FAQs (click each title to read more):

When to screen and schedule your colonoscopy

What do expect before, during and after your procedure

Understanding your colonoscopy results.

While it's tempting to put off your colonoscopy, the benefits far outweigh the temporary discomfort. If you're due for a colonoscopy, don't wait. Talk to your doctor about scheduling one today. 

 

To learn more about colonoscopy services at SVMC, visit this link.

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Ways to Help

At this difficult time, leaders and staff at Southwestern Vermont Health Care appreciate support from our communities. There are three major ways for members of the community to help front-line staff in their efforts to save lives.


Donate Funds
If you are able, donating money to the Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund is the most beneficial way to ensure staff have the vital equipment they need. The COVID-19 Relief Fund will be used to create additional negative pressure rooms; purchase life-saving supplies, such as ventilators, respirators, additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); implement a surge plan to expand patient care areas, including an off-site Respiratory Evaluation Center (REC); support of employees in distress; meet the need for assistance among patients and our communities. And now the CARES Act makes donating to non-profits more beneficial financially. Donations may be made online at svhealthcare.org/give-now.


Send Food to Staff
SVMC deployed an online tool to facilitate community members sending meals to front-line staff during the COVID-19 crisis. Community members can visit mealtrain.com/trains/v1w8yz and volunteer to purchase a meal for as few as two staff members or as many as 25. All recommended restaurants will make no-contact deliveries to SVMC in Bennington, the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, and the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY.

 

Donate Personal Protective Equipment
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is requesting the community to assist with donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The hospital currently needs the following PPE: N95 Masks, typically found in industrial businesses and home workshops; Nitrile gloves in all sizes; home-sewn cotton masks; and home-sewn cloth surgical caps, known also as scrub caps and skull caps. PPE donations are accepted through Catherine Hagadorn, program coordinator for the Quality, Safety, and Value Department, by e-mailing Catherine.Hagadorn@svhealthcare.org or calling 802-447-5600.

 

SVHC's medical team and essential staff are extremely grateful to the community for every contribution. Thank you! 

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