Are you at risk for colorectal cancer? Know the facts.
- Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death due to cancer in the United States.
- Colonoscopy is the one test that can help prevent colon cancer by removing polyps before they become cancerous.
For healthy individuals who are not at high risk for developing colon cancer, screening should begin at age 50. Testing can be done earlier for those at high risk for developing colon cancer; those having a family/personal history of colon cancer, hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome or chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
Regional Health Services of Howard County offers the latest technology in colonoscopy screening with new high definition equipment making polyps and abnormalities easier to identify.
Talk to your health care provider about the options for colon cancer testing and how often you should be tested, or call RHSHC for more information.
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