Colorectal Surgeon Research Paper
An in-depth look at the Profession of Colorectal Surgeons.
Patrick A. Cullinan
ID 4131080
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In 1998 after watching a news program about the death of Jay Monahan in New York City, and the interest I developed, because of this story became the reason I selected this particular profession for my final research paper. On January 24, 1998, Jay Monahan an MSNBC legal analyst and husband of NBC Today host Katie Couric, died at age 42 of colon cancer. He battled this disease for six month’s but it was a futile attempt. Colon Cancer is the second leading killer of all men and women, and all are at risk over the age of 50. Colon Cancer can be prevented if it is diagnosed early. The medical professional that is trained to perform screenings and diagnostic tests for all colorectal diseases and conditions is called a Colorectal Surgeon. 1. The reason this professional was selected is not because of my need to become a physician, but because of the great need we as a society have, for professionals trained in this discipline. This disease of colorectal cancer is only defeated, if it is detected early enough before it metastases in the …show more content…
This was new to me, and the experience with the surgeon was actually humorous. The surgeon was Doctor Cohen, and he was quite funny because he introduced himself to me with a very friendly low-keyed attitude, and explained the procedure and the location I was to find for my procedure a week later. I also needed to drink a gallon of a liquid bowel cleaning solution the night prior to the examination. Upon leaving the initial appointment, the surgeon told me that his patients usually referred to him as “ their pain in the ass”. This caught me off guard, but alleviated any nervousness I might have developed prior to this
Patrick A. Cullinan
ID 4131080
SCIN360
In 1998 after watching a news program about the death of Jay Monahan in New York City, and the interest I developed, because of this story became the reason I selected this particular profession for my final research paper. On January 24, 1998, Jay Monahan an MSNBC legal analyst and husband of NBC Today host Katie Couric, died at age 42 of colon cancer. He battled this disease for six month’s but it was a futile attempt. Colon Cancer is the second leading killer of all men and women, and all are at risk over the age of 50. Colon Cancer can be prevented if it is diagnosed early. The medical professional that is trained to perform screenings and diagnostic tests for all colorectal diseases and conditions is called a Colorectal Surgeon. 1. The reason this professional was selected is not because of my need to become a physician, but because of the great need we as a society have, for professionals trained in this discipline. This disease of colorectal cancer is only defeated, if it is detected early enough before it metastases in the …show more content…
This was new to me, and the experience with the surgeon was actually humorous. The surgeon was Doctor Cohen, and he was quite funny because he introduced himself to me with a very friendly low-keyed attitude, and explained the procedure and the location I was to find for my procedure a week later. I also needed to drink a gallon of a liquid bowel cleaning solution the night prior to the examination. Upon leaving the initial appointment, the surgeon told me that his patients usually referred to him as “ their pain in the ass”. This caught me off guard, but alleviated any nervousness I might have developed prior to this