Specialist Clinic in Colorectal Cancer Prevention & Treatment
In particular, our expertise in colonoscopies and colorectal cancer will ensure that you experience minimal discomfort in exchange for accurate screening results, a strong preventive stance towards colorectal cancer, as well as effective intervention should any abnormalities be identified.
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How Dangerous and Likely is Colorectal Cancer?
However, despite being a very common cancer, it is also one of the most preventable ones: colon cancer develops from polyps in the colon, which are easily discoverable via a colonoscopy and usually easily removed on the spot.
Am I at Risk & Need to Get Screened?
Aged 50 and
above
Family history of
colon cancer
Personal history of polyps
or colon cancer
Being overweight
or obese
Heavy smoker
and drinker
What are the Signs of Colon Cancer I Can Watch Out for?
A big part of why colon cancer is still so prevalent is because it typically does not display any symptoms until the later stages. This is why regular and timely screenings (colonoscopies) are so important.
A persistent change in bowel habits and the nature of the stool
Blood in stool or bleeding from the rectum
Sustained abdominal discomfort
Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
Our Colorectal Cancer Specialists
Dr Dennis Koh
Medical Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon
B Med Sci (Nottingham), MBBS (Nottingham)
MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Dr Dennis Koh is a MOH-accredited and experienced colorectal surgeon; and currently the Medical Director at Colorectal Practice.
Dr Koh strives to provide a customized treatment plan for each patient, which allows for better outcomes. He also honed his skills in proctology abRd in Geneva, bringing a more diverse touch to his practice.
Dr Sharon Koh Zhiling
Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Dr Sharon Koh is an experienced colorectal surgeon and the former Director of Endoscopy at Alexandra Health.
Dr Koh completed her fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in the US after being awarded the Academic Medicine Development Award by the National University Hospital.
Dr Pauleon Tan Enjiu
Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FACS
Dr Pauleon Tan has served in public hospitals for over 15 years and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy.
Dr Tan undertook advanced colorectal surgical training at Japan’s Saitama International Medical Center after being awarded the Ministry of Health – Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Award.
Is a Colonoscopy the Best Screening Method for Colon Cancer?
While there are other methods, a colonoscopy is the only one that is painless (performed under sedation), provides real-time visualisation throughout the colon, and allows polyps to be removed on the spot.
MORE ON COLONOSCOPY HEREWhen Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
In individuals with other risk factors, such as a family or personal history with colon cancer and/or polyps, they will be required to start screening earlier and more frequently.