Florida Hospital hosts seminars on colorectal cancer

VOLUSIA AND FLAGLER COUNTIES, Fla. During December, the Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties which comprise the Florida Hospital East Florida Region will host luncheons on colorectal cancer to raise awareness about the nations second leading cause of cancer deaths. In the U.S., colorectal cancer accounts for nearly 10 percent of cancer deaths. While the likelihood of dying from colorectal cancer has decreased due to screenings, one in three adults ages 50-75 are not up-to-date with recommended colorectal cancer screening. Sadly, one in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. More than 60 percent of deaths from this disease could be avoided with regular screenings. The good news is there are more than 1 million survivors in the United States. Here are the upcoming events, hosted by the Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties in December: On Dec. 1 from noon to 1 p.m., join Florida Hospital DeLand at 701 W Plymouth Ave., Classrooms A, B and C, DeLand. The event features gastroenterologists Dr. Jeanellee Soriano Co and Dr. Martin Prado, as well as general surgeon Dr. Joel Bautista. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP at Call386-516-4421. On Dec. 5 from noon to 1 p.m., join Florida Hospital Fish Memorial at 1055 Saxon Blvd., Summit Building, Rooms 211 and 213, Orange City. The event features gastroenterologist Dr. Vishal Gupta. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP at Call386-516-4421. On Dec. 6 from 8 to 9 a.m., join Florida Hospital Flagler at 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Education Center, Palm Coast. The event features gastroenterologist Dr. Issam Nasr. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP at Call386-516-4421. On Dec. 7 from noon to 1 p.m., join Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center at 305 Memorial Medical Pkwy., medical office building, classroom C, Daytona Beach. The event features gastroenterologist Dr. Adel Daas. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP at Call386-516-4421. About Florida Hospital East Florida Region A member of AdventHealth, Florida Hospitals mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ. Encompassing six Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties, the Florida Hospital East Florida Region is the largest hospital system in the area, with 907 beds and more than 6,000 employees. The Florida Hospital East Florida Region includes Florida Hospital DeLand in DeLand, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, and Florida Hospital Oceanside in Ormond Beach. In April 2016, the sixth facility was added to the Florida Hospital East Florida Region family: Florida Hospital New Smyrna (formerly Bert Fish Medical Center) in New Smyrna Beach.