Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
The most dependable way to avoid and detect colon cancer is through colonoscopy screening. Polyps are found by colonoscopy in at least 30% of men and women aged 50 and over. The detection and removal of these polyps are key to cancer prevention as most colon cancer starts to develop as precarious polyps known as adenomas. Colonoscopy examinations take about one hour. Our expert professionals at Digestive Disease take time to explain procedures, to ensure patients' comfort and to report immediately after the procedure. During the procedure of colon cancer screening, sedation is applied to patients' pain medications are given to relax. Most people can resume normal business the next day.
When and why a colonoscopy or other screening of colon cancer is done?
In either the colon or in the rectum, colorectal cancer begins. In a person's lifetime, the risk of colorectal cancer is about 1 out of 19. Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among both females and males in the United States. Family history is one of the common factors which can predict colorectal cancer. You can be prone to colon cancer if you have genetic history.
In the early stages of colorectal cancer detection and treatment (and has not spread outside the colon or rectum), it is extremely durable. Even better, polyps can be detected and removed at an early stage in a colorectal cancer screening that prevents cancer from developing. This is why colon cancer screening is recommended by experts to people aged 50 or older when colorectal cancer or polyp family history is present. The objective of a cancer screening test is for adenomatous polyps to be found and removed, thereby preventing the formation of cancer or for early cancer to be found. The earlier stage of cancer is detected, the more likely it is to recover. When symptoms occur, cancer can start to spread.
Simple Colon Cancer Screenings Performed in Oklahoma
Colonoscopy: a preferred screening method for examining polyps, abnormal areas or cancer by means of a tube-like instrument in the rectum and colon. The collection of tissue samples (biopsy) and removal of abnormal growths/polyps.
A fecal occult blood test or FOBT: To control stool for blood that may not show a sign that polyps or cancer are present.
Flexible follow-up: A tube-like instrument is used to find out polyps, abnormal areas or cancer in the rectum and lower colon. The lower third of the colon is evaluated only.
DNA Testing Stool (Colonguard): to control stool for gene changes that may be symbolic of polyps or cancer.
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**Disclaimer: This blog content does not offer a doctor's advice and creates no relationship between any patient and care provider.
