Colon Cancer
When to start screening for colorectal cancer
When to start screening for colorectal cancer depends on your risk for colorectal cancer. People that have an increased risk for colorectal cancer should start screening earlier than people with average risk. When to start screening for colorectal cancer if you have...
Colon Cancer Awareness Puzzle
March is colon cancer awareness month. How aware are you? Do you know how to prevent colorectal cancer? When to start screening for colorectal cancer? Do you know the symptoms of colorectal cancer? What about the people and organizations helping to spread awareness...
Can I inherit colon cancer? A look at colon cancer genes
Are you predestined to have colon cancer? Do you have colon cancer genes you don't know about? In 1895 a seamstress told Dr. Aldred Scott Warthin that many of her family members over many generations died of cancer. The seamstress was worried she too would die of...
How to tell a patient she has colon cancer
Jane (not true name) was referred to me for iron deficiency anemia. This is anemia due to lack of enough iron. She was 62 years old and attained menopause at age 55 after removing her uterus due to fibroid. Jane was divorced yet she enjoyed life and liked to...
How to choose a screening test for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There are many tests available to screen for colorectal cancer. How do you choose the right screening test for colorectal cancer? Some tests can detect both colorectal cancer and colorectal...
Cologuard for Colorectal Cancer Screening. Should I Take It?
Cologuard colon cancer test. You may have seen the commercial on T.V or your primary care provider may have recommended one. But, should you take the test? What does cologuard test for? DNA markers associated with colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps. Non-visible...
Colonoscopy and FIT are the primary tests for colorectal cancer screening
Colonoscopy and FIT are the primary tests for colorectal cancer screening according to the U.S Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTF). The U.S Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer is a panel of expert gastroenterologists representing the...
10 Reasons to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
Screening rates for colorectal cancer remain relatively low. According to 2010 data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), colorectal cancer screening rate was 58.6% compared to 72.4% for breast cancer, and 83.0% for cervical cancer. For those that qualify for...
[Infographic] Top 10 Reasons to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
30 Myths about Bowel Prep, Colonoscopy, and Colorectal Cancer
Myths about Bowel Prep There is only one way to prepare the bowel for colonoscopy. Not true. There are several bowel cleansing agents in the market. Read Types of Bowel Preparation Agents. There are also different foods you may eat the day prior to your...
