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Colon cancer screening, as a critical tool for the prevention of the disease, has been recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for adults starting at age 45. The goal of colon cancer screening is to detect abnormal tissue growths (polyps) in the colon and remove them before they become cancer. Unfortunately, we…
A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that involves inserting a colonoscope—a long, thin, and flexible tube with a miniature camera on its tip—into your rectum to obtain a live image of the lining of your colon. The main purpose of the procedure is to detect polyps and other abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and…
Have you been having any gut problems? While the cause might be insignificant and treatable with home remedies, it’s always best to be safe, especially if you’re experiencing abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, or blood in your stool. If you have been experiencing these symptoms for longer than a few weeks, it is best…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting men and women equally. In 2017, the agency reported 141,425 cases of colorectal cancer. Such alarming prevalence can be ascribed to the mysterious, elusive nature of the disease: researchers are yet…
Colorectal or colon cancer screening is one of the deadliest types of cancer affecting both men and women. It usually produces symptoms only when the disease has reached an advanced stage. If you are concerned about colon cancer, the best thing you can do is to ask your primary care doctor about colon cancer screening….
A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that enables doctors to view the inside of the large intestine. This procedure is carried out for a number of reasons but is most frequently used as a screening tool for cancer, polyps, and disease inside the colon. A conventional colonoscopy uses a scope, which is a long thin semi-flexible tube…
Screenings are an essential part of disease prevention. Having regular preventive scans can detect conditions that may have not begun to show symptoms yet, especially conditions which rarely display any symptoms at all. One of the most common and fatal cancers in both men and women is colon cancer. It is estimated that over 140,000…
