Did you know that colorectal cancer, which is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S?

Did you know that  a Colonoscopy is a procedure that involves the insertion of a flexible tube (colonoscope) into the rectum and around to the top of the colon. It is done while patients are asleep.?

 

Did you know that the Colonscopy is the only tool we have available that allows: 1) direct visualization of the lining of the colon (mucosa), 2) biopsy or sampling of the mucosa, and 3) removal of polyps or growths within the colon?

Did you know that the Colonscopy gives us the opportunity to diagnose different diseases, such as colitis, by visualizing specific abnormalities and taking biopsies?

 

Did you know that nearly one in every 20 adult Americans will develop colon cancer in his or her lifetime?

 

 Did you know that research has confirmed that the single best prevention for colon cancer is the early detection and removal of all colon polyps. And the best method for detection and removal is a colonoscopy?

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?

 

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