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Prevention to
Put You at Ease
Be proactive about your digestive health and get screened early for colorectal cancer. It takes very little time and could easily save your life.
There’s a reason preventive screenings are so important. In fact, here are two: Colorectal cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in America. And more than 90% of those cases are curable if diagnosed early. Isn’t it amazing how one little test can make such a big difference in your life? Please make sure to schedule your exam if you haven’t already.
Trusting your health to the specialists at AdventHealth makes sense. Our doctors are among the best and brightest in the nation, focusing on continued education that keeps them current on the latest breakthroughs and state-of-the-art technologies in colorectal care. You deserve only the best when it comes to your health.
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In Good Hands
for Great Health
Taking Action Earlier
45 is the new 50 when it comes to colorectal health. That's the recommended age to begin colon cancer screenings. This video reminds us to celebrate living our best lives by taking the best care of our bodies — and to always do everything we can to prevent unnecessary illness.
The Baby Place Waterman
Personal support is here when you need it. From initial diagnosis all the way through each stage of the recovery process, you’ll have a designated team member who can help with scheduling and answer questions about treatment, therapy and more.
Putting You First
From the Start
The Power to Stay Informed
Knowledge is power — especially when it can protect your health and well-being. This guide on colon cancer was created to educate and empower you by answering the following questions:
A Procedure for Peace of Mind
Our expert team of doctors and nurses comes to work every day with the same goal in mind: Making sure you feel confident with your treatment and comfortable during your stay. And when scheduling a colonoscopy, know you won’t be here for long. It’s a simple outpatient procedure that usually takes just an hour.
After Your Colonoscopy
During Your Colonoscopy
Before Your Colonoscopy
Whole-person care empowers you to take your health into your own hands. Going beyond the traditional, you’ll have access to multiple programs and resources that target long-lasting lifestyle changes, with emphasis on diet and exercise to nourish your sustained well-being. It’s all about making you feel whole again — in body, mind and spirit.
Our expert doctors and nurses are nationally acclaimed as thought leaders, dedicated to improving the level of digestive care for our patients.
On a Mission to Advance Digestive Care
#1 Hospital in Greater Orlando
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized as the #1 hospital in Greater Orlando by U.S. News & World Report.
Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety
AdventHealth is recognized as one of America’s highest-rated hospitals for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s best hospitals for gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery.
Best Regional Hospital
AdventHealth Orlando's rectal cancer program has received a three-year certification by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). As one of the first hospital systems in the nation to receive it, this accreditation was developed through a collaboration between the Optimizing the Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer (OSTRiCh) Consortium and the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.
National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer
Best Regional Hospital
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best hospitals for colon cancer surgery.
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