Typically colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, presents no early warning signs. As in Robin’s case, many patients aren’t diagnosed until the disease spreads to other organs. What makes the six-time Grammy winner’s death especially tragic is that colon cancer develops slowly and is largely preventable with regular screening.

A Colonoscopy is the only cancer detection test that also prevents the disease by allowing doctors to find polyps and, during the same test, remove them before they turn into cancer. Other screenings include a Fecal Occult Blood Test and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.

These screenings can be lifesavers for people who are over the age of 50, have a close family member with colorectal cancer, or have symptoms like a change in the frequency of bowel movements, bloating or fullness of the abdomen, rectal bleeding, or onset of fatigue or weight loss that is otherwise unexplained.

The problem is that fewer than half of the Americans who fit the profile above get the recommended tests. Please do yourself and your family a big favor and contact our office to schedule a consultation. In addition to treating hemorrhoids and other related conditions, Dr. Bub and Dr. Stasik offer experience and expertise in the latest diagnostic techniques for colorectal diseases.

The procedures, which last an average time of 35 minutes and require only sedation, not general anesthesia, are being performed at Westfield Hospital.

With THD, the major arteries that supply the hemorrhoids are ligated with a stitch and then pulled up into the rectum. Because none of the hemorrhoidal tissue is removed, patients have much less pain than after standard hemorrhoid surgery.

So far results have been excellent! Patients report about three or four days of pain compared to two weeks of pain after surgical hemorrhoidectomy. However, not all patients are candidates for THD, so make sure to consult with Dr. Bub and Dr. Stasik.

• Include more fiber in your diet. Fresh fruits, leafy vegetables, and whole-grain breads and cereals are good sources of fiber.
• Drink plenty of fluids (except alcohol). Eight glasses of water a day are ideal.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid laxatives, except bulk-forming laxatives such as Fiberall, Metamucil, etc.
• When you feel the need to have a bowel movement, don’t wait too long to use the bathroom.

If you have any questions about preventing hemorrhoids or would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Bub or one of our other physicians, contact the Lehigh Valley Hemorrhoid Treatment Center today.

• Take warm baths.
• Clean your anus after each bowel movement by patting gently with moist toilet paper or moistened pads.
• Use ice packs to relieve swelling.
• Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin to help relieve pain.
• Apply a cream that contains witch hazel to the area or use a numbing ointment that contains hydrocortisone. If symptoms persist, talk with a doctor.

If you have any questions about relieving the symptoms of persistent hemorrhoids or would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Bub or one of our other physicians, contact the Lehigh Valley Hemorrhoid Treatment Center today.

Here are Some General Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Hemorrhoids:

• Is my anal pain caused by hemorrhoids?
• Are hemorrhoids a sign or a risk of another health condition?
• Will my hemorrhoids respond to over-the-counter medications?
• What other treatments are available for hemorrhoids?
• Are hemorrhoids a permanent condition?

If you have any other questions, or would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Bub or one of our other physicians, please contact the Lehigh Valley Hemorrhoid Treatment Center today.

A list of new locations, which will be provided on this website, will include southern, northern and eastern regions of the Lehigh Valley.

The center is currently operating out of its Cedar Crest Campus location in Allentown .

HTCLV will provide patients with a smarter way to get immediate help for the Hemorrhoid problems.

HTCLV can schedule your appointment fast so your pain relief is quick. Save time and money by contacting our office instead of visiting and ER, Urgent Care Center or your primary care physician. In most cases these channels will forward you directly to a rectal specialist.

Here are some reasons to visit HTCLV:

• Save time
• Save money
• Relieve pain faster
• Get Results
• Eliminate Issues For Good

Do you live in the Lehigh Valley area and struggle with anal incontinence?  Our treatment center is using some of the latest technology to help patients conquer their incontinence.  We understand it is an emotional and annoying problem.  Let us help.

We will make incontinence a thing of the past.  No more worrying about trips away from  home or visiting friends.

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You will be amazed with what a full night of sleep will do for your energy, mood and overall state-of-mind.

Contact Our office today and learn more.