ASGE Patient Education Videos

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has produced educational videos for patients to learn about endoscopic procedures and the conditions they are used to diagnose and treat.

Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

In the following educational videos about upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, ASGE doctors walk viewers through both procedures featuring real patients from preparation instructions to what happens during the procedures and what to expect after the exams. Click on the links below:

• Upper Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy

Myths About Colorectal Cancer

ASGE has produced an educational video dispelling colorectal cancer myths. To learn the facts about this disease from an ASGE doctor, click on the links below.

• English
• Spanish

Public Service Announcements

“Catch a Killer: Get Screened for Colon Cancer”

Starring CSI:NY actor Hill Harper. The PSA reminds African-Americans to get screened for colon cancer. Guidelines suggest that those at average risk begin screening at age 50, however, some studies have shown that African-Americans are more frequently diagnosed with colon cancer at a younger age, leading some experts to suggest that African-Americans should begin screening at age 45.

• 30 sec.
• 60 sec.

This PSA was made possible by a grant from Fujinon Endoscopy, a division of Fujifilm

ASGE's screen4coloncancer.org Public Service Announcements

• 15 sec. English
• 15 sec. Spanish
• 30 sec. English
• 30 sec. Spanish