Mayo Clinic Q&A: Some Colonoscopy Preparations Require Less Fluid
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Among the discomforts of having a colonoscopy, the worst for me is drinking the large amount of laxative solution in preparation. Are there ways to avoid this? ANSWER: Colonoscopy can be a lifesaving screening test for colon cancer. However, one often uncomfortable aspect is that the large intestine needs to be empty […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Screening Is an Important Step in Preventing Colon Cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are there ways to prevent colon cancer? What about early symptoms to watch for? I just turned 50, and I’ve heard colon cancer is more common as you get older. I’d like to lower my risk of getting this disease as much as possible. ANSWER: There are some lifestyle changes that may […]
Colorectal screening can save lives
Source: Parkland Hospital, Dallas Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death of the cancers that strike both men and women, but only 40 percent of the U.S. population is screened for the disease, even though early detection has proven to be an effective life-saver. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 93,000 new […]
Getting Over It: Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy
Facing the discomfort of a colonoscopy is a sure way to avoid the greater discomfort and danger of colon cancer Colorectal cancer—or colon cancer, as it is more commonly referred to—is the third most common type of cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the deadliest forms […]
Research shows clear benefits to colon cancer screening no later than age 50
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is a colonoscopy still recommended for everyone when they turn 50? Are there other options? I am 54 and have no health issues and no family history of colon cancer, so have not yet been screened. ANSWER: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that everyone between the ages […]
What’s New in Colon Cancer Testing?
No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the bowel prep that goes with it. But colon screening — testing to look for cancer before symptoms start — helps saves lives. Screening can find colon cancer early when it’s small and easier to treat, or even prevent it altogether. Colonoscopy, however, is just one of […]
