Colorectal Cancer (also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer) is cancer found in the colon or rectum (part of large intestines). Most colon cancer start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon called polyps. Over time, these polyps can change into cancer.

Every 29th of May is World Digestive Health Day. This year, the global campaign focuses on inflammatory bowel disease. Consultant Gastroenterologist Dato Dr Mahendra Raj joins us for a frank discussion about the role of the bowel and covers other related topics including gut health and dietary fibre.

Every 29th of May is World Digestive Health Day. This year, the global campaign focuses on inflammatory bowel disease. Consultant Gastroenterologist Dato Dr Mahendra Raj joins us for a frank discussion about the role of the bowel and covers other related topics including gut health and dietary fibre.

We explore a study that shows a simple breath test could help predict whether people with gut problems are at high risk of developing stomach cancers. It relies on the idea that people with cancer may have unique breath signatures. Listen in for a comprehensive discussion on stomach cancer.

GERD is a serious chronic disease where the acid from the stomach flows back into the oesophagus, and up to two thirds of its sufferers in Asia don’t realise they have it. Dato’ Dr. Mahendra Raj helps us identify the symptoms of GERD as well as identifies treatment methods.