Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & Its Link to Colon Cancer | Expert Insights with Dr. Costilla and Dr. Sorrell (Ep. 31)

In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, Dr. Cari Sorrell is joined by Dr. Vanessa Costilla, a gastroenterologist, for an in-depth discussion on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and its connection to colon cancer. With March marking Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this episode highlights: What is IBD? Understanding Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Symptoms & Diagnosis: How IBD is detected and managed Treatment Advances: The latest therapies and lifestyle modifications IBD & Colon Cancer Risk: Why IBD increases cancer risk and how screening can help Colonoscopy & Prevention: Why early detection is key With IBD affecting over 3 million Americans, understanding its long-term impact is crucial. Tune in for expert insights, cutting-edge research, and practical advice on managing IBD and lowering colon cancer risk. Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:  The Med Edit Podcast Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell Youtube: The MedEdit Podcast TikTok: The MedEdit Podcast   Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:  Continuing Medical Education Credit In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. References from today’s episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10443703/#:~:text=Frequency%20rate%20CRC&text=The%20CRC%20frequency%20rate%20was,)%20(p%20%3C%200.001). https://www.cdc.gov/inflammatory-bowel-disease/php/facts-stats/index.html https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/inflammatory-bowel-disease#:~:text=What%20causes%20IBD?,rare%20in%20the%20southern%20hemisphere. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353315#:~:text=The%20exact%20cause%20of%20inflammatory,Age. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10452690/ https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/colorectal-cancer-in-young-people#:~:text=In%20early%202023%2C%20the%20American,in%20people%20younger%20than%2050