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Booming Better Expo Returns on May 3rd
Second Annual Booming Empoweri ng Ages 55 and Better to Create Your Stro ngest and Best Life!
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SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020 REID CASTLE at MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE IN PURCHASE, NY • 10:30AM-4PM
ENGAGING and INFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS CHAIR MASSAGES • WELLNESS SCREENINGS VENDORS •LAUGHTER YOGA TAI CHI and other FITNESS CLASSES and it’s ALL FREE!
Free Admission and Prizes Including a $500 Gift Card*
Pre-register NOW at BoomingBetter.com for your FREE LUNCH** ticket.
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Booming BETTER Floor Plan Sunday, May 3, 2020 from 10:30a.m. to 4p.m. At Reid Castle on the campus of Manhattanville College 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY 10577
Panels and Talks
Activities and Fitness Room
Registration Desk with tote bag pick up and raffle entry card for your chance to win $500!! Pre-registered attendees pick up their ticket for free lunch here.
Massage Station
Booming Better Experience Room Phelps Hospital / Nort hwell Health Vitality Center
Event (Reid Castle) Entrance
Some of the vendors you’ll be able to meet (more to come): - American Advisors Group - Arthur Murray Dance Studio - Bemer Group - Clear Captions - Coldwell Banker - Dorot Westchester - Let’s Get It Done! - Mediate for Life - Phelps Hospital/ Northwell Health Vitality Center - Pinnacle Trips - Robert Remin Insurance - See Beyond Medicine - See Beyond Beauty - See Your Way Clear -Sharp Again Naturally - Sunlit Travel - Susan G. Parker Law Associates PC - Touro College of Dental Medicine - Tranquility Spa (Massage Station) - Volunteer New York/ RSVP Westchester - Westchester County Bee-Line - Westchester Library System
Lunch Station
Booming Better Exhibitor Village
Bee-Line *Get your raffle ticket stamped here.
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
By Alexis Grucela, MD, FACS, FASCRS
COLORECTAL OR COLON AND RECTAL CANCER IS A CANCER THAT OCCURS IN THE COLON OR RECTUM. It affects men and women of all ethnic groups, and is most often found in people over the age of 50. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the U.S., but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. It can help detect precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment works best.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: • A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool • Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool • Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain • A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely • Weakness or fatigue • Unexplained weight loss
Many people with colon or rectal cancer do not experience symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear, they vary, depending on the cancer's size and location. Therefore, getting screened is very important. Talk to your doctor about the various screening options and together decide which are appropriate for you.
RISK FACTORS: • Colorectal cancer can be diagnosed at any age, but a majority of people are older than 50. • African-Americans have a greater risk than people of other races. • If you've already had colon or rectal cancer or precancerous colon polyps (adenomas), you have a greater risk of developing colorectal cancer in the future. • Inflammatory intestinal conditions. Chronic inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, can increase your risk of colorectal cancer. • You're more likely to develop colorectal cancer if you have a first degree relative who has had the disease. If more than one family member has colon cancer or rectal cancer, your risk is even greater. • Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a typical Western diet, which is low in fiber and high in fat and calories. • People with diabetes or insulin resistance have an increased risk. • People who are obese and have a sedentary lifestyle have an increased risk of colon cancer and an increased risk of dying of colon cancer when compared with active people considered normal weight. • People who smoke may have an increased risk of colon cancer. • Heavy use of alcohol may increase your risk of colon cancer. • Radiation therapy directed at the abdomen to treat previous cancers may increase the risk of colon cancer.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COLON CANCER • Low Fat, High Fiber diet: Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains • Drink alcohol in moderation • Stop smoking • Exercise three or more times per week • Maintain a healthy weight WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR: If you notice any symptoms listed above or new or persistent symptoms that worry you, see your doctor. Do not be embarrassed. It’s important to address any concerns. And do not wait. Early detection can be life-saving. Guidelines generally recommend that colon cancer screenings begin around 50. Your doctor may recommend earlier or more frequent screenings if you have other risk factors, such as a family history.
TREATMENT: Treatment for colon and rectal cancer depends on the size, location, and how far the cancer has spread. Surgery is the most common treatment and is often curative. Most of the surgeries performed today are minimally invasive such as robotic or laparoscopic. They result in faster recovery with smaller incisions, less pain, less time in the hospital, and faster return to work and life. A team of doctors will typically put together a customized treatment plan that may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, follow-up care after treatment, all while taking into account cure, quality of life, and treatment goals.
n n n Dr. Alexis L. Grucela is board certified and specializes in robotic and minimally inva- sive colorectal surgery to treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and completed her general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Previously, Dr. Grucela was a colorectal surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center. She practices at CareMount’s Mount Kisco 110 and Yorktown offices and has privileges at Northern Westchester Hospital and the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester. Learn more at caremountmedical.com
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