Programs and Services

Colon Cancer Prevention Program

Experts at the UConn Health Center have created a new Colon Cancer Prevention Program to help you understand your risk of colon cancer – and create a personalized cancer prevention plan.

Because cancer prevention is a way of life, this unique program offers you ongoing support, education and the benefits of today’s latest research advances.

The Colon Cancer Prevention Program is open to all men and women over age 18 and is based in a newly renovated space conveniently located off the main Health Center lobby.

Allies in Prevention
Cancer prevention is a lifelong plan including smart choices in our day to day lives. Our team is here to help you and support you every step of the way. Drawing on UConn’s diverse strengths as a university hospital, the Colon Cancer Prevention Program offers you:

• Personalized care by a team of nationally
  recognized experts
• Individualized risk assessment services
• State-of-the-art colonoscopy services, utilizing
  advanced equipment for the most precise imaging
  and extra attention to keep you comfortable
• Unique research strengths to enhance your colon
  cancer prevention strategies
• Comprehensive genetic assessment and counseling
  for individuals with significant family history of
  colon cancer
• Ongoing education and counseling services for
  individuals and families
• Easy access for scheduling and appointments

A More Precise Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the best available tool to allow physicians to visualize the entire large intestine and look for the earliest signs of cancer. Experts with the Colon Cancer Prevention Program use a more advanced system – one of the most precise cameras available today – to visualize even the smallest blood vessels within the colon. Because UConn’s system can vastly magnify molecular segments of tissue and blood vessels, experts can see the tiniest changes in the colon years, or even decades, before these changes could lead to dangerous polyps. In addition, your comfort is a high priority at UConn; our team will make sure this examination is as easy as possible for you.

Your Cancer Prevention Plan
At UConn, your cancer prevention plan begins with a detailed assessment to help determine your unique risk factors. At your first appointment, our nurse practitioner, physician and other team leaders will start working with you to create your personal risk-reduction strategies.

Meet Our Team

Benefit from Our Research Strengths
Some of today’s most exciting colon cancer research is taking place here at the UConn Health Center. Working with the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute and other leading organizations, our scientists and physicians are looking into the early cellular changes that lead to colon cancer. UConn researchers are also studying the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on the colon. When you join the Colon Cancer Prevention Program, you and your family can benefit from UConn’s years of research experience and knowledge.

Ongoing Care
As part of this program, you will receive ongoing education about risk reduction strategies and new advances in colon cancer prevention, including a newsletter and invitations to talks and seminars. We will work with you to make sure your cancer prevention plan continues to reflect the most up to date knowledge and scientific breakthroughs.

Who Is Eligible to Participate?
Anyone over the age of 18 who is concerned about their risk of colon cancer is encouraged to join the Colon Cancer Prevention Program. Call 800-535-6232 for more information or to make an appointment.

We’re Easy to Find
The Colon Cancer Prevention Program is conveniently located on the main floor of the UConn Health Center. We’re easy to find from the main lobby. Our center is a newly renovation area and was designed for your comfort. Plus, parking is always free and a valet parking service is available.

Learn More
To receive a free brochure about this program, call the UConn Health Center at 800-535-6232.

How to Give
The Colon Cancer Prevention Program was made possible by a generous gift by Carole and Ray Neag, long time supporters of the university and the UConn Health Center. For more information about how you can help support our cancer research, education, care and prevention programs, please contact the UConn Health Center Development office at 860-679-1122.