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colorectal (Colon) Cancer Screening

11/25/2015

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~By:K.Steward~
  
According to Colon Cancer Alliance, colon Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer- related deaths  in the United States,where 1-20 on an average are at individual risk according to factors that may  contribute to family history. For example, people with first -degree relative ( parent,sibling or off-spring) who has had colon cancer have  two to three times likely  to develop the disease. while cases has risen to 90%  of people 50 years old & older.The Because of the lack of public awareness of the disease the funding is limited for research.Early detection is the Key to preventing  and treatment will not only save ones life also letting a patient know what options are available to them.
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Screening

~Colonoscopy  
What happens:The inside of the rectum & entire colon are examined using a long,lighted tube called a colonoscope.
when to get screened ( if not high risk):
Every ten years starting at the age of 50 .

~FlexibleSigmoidoscopy  
What happens:Examines your rectum and lower part of the colon with a lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope.
 When to get screened (if not high risk) Every five years starting at age 50

~Virtual Colonoscopy 
What happens: uses x-rays and computers to take 2 
or 3- dimensional images of the colon & rectum.
When to get screened (if not high risk) Every five years at the age of 50

~Double-Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE)
What happens:Air and barium are pumped into rectum. The solution will show polyps or tumors on x-rays
When to get screened (if not high risk) Every five to ten years starting at age 50

******Please see your Doctor if you're at high risk, it can save your life.Make appointment Today*******

          Lower Gastrointestinal Anatomy
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