Did you know that the Colonoscopy
plays an important role in preventing colorectal cancer because
precancerous polyps can be detected and removed during the same exam
when they are discovered.?
Did you know that Colorectal cancer, often referred to as colon
cancer, develops in the colon or the rectum (known as the large bowel or
large intestine)?
Did you know that the colon and rectum are parts of the digestive
system, which is also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
Dod you know that thee
digestive system processes food for energy and eliminates solid waste?
Did you know that Colorectal cancer usually develops slowly over many years. Most
colorectal cancer begins as a noncancerous (benign) adenoma or polyp
(abnormal growth) that develops on the lining of the colon or rectum?
Did you know that Polyps can be removed to significantly reduce cancer risk?
Did you know that Colonoscopy
is considered the gold standard of colorectal cancer screening methods
for its ability to view the entire colon and both detect and remove
polyps during the same procedure?
Did you know that the instrument, called a
colonoscope, has its own lens and light source and it allows your doctor
to view images on a video monitor?
Did you know that colorectal cancer, which is the third leading cause of cancer deaths
in the U.S?
Did you know that Annually, approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal
cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. and nearly 50,000 people die from the
disease?
Did you know that it is estimated that increased awareness and screening would
save at least 30,000 lives each year?
Did you know that beginning at age 50, both men and women at average
risk for developing colorectal cancer should have a colonoscopy every 10
years?
Did you know that people with risk factors or family history of colorectal cancer
should talk with a gastroenterologist about screening sooner and find
out how often they need to be screened?