Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Perhaps even more alarming is that in its earliest stages, colon cancer has no symptoms. While at-home testing kits promise convenience, they are not a substitute for a screening colonoscopy, which is considered the “gold standard” for detecting and removing pre-cancerous polyps […]
Colon cancer begins as a polyp, and that’s why colonoscopies are so important for detecting—and removing—these polyps. By doing so, it dramatically reduces your chances of getting colon cancer. Up to 40 percent of American adults have polyps. Sadly, many myths and misconceptions have kept many adults from having a screening colonoscopy where these polyps […]
Did you know that, at its earliest stage, many people with colon cancer may not show any symptoms? With the exception of skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among American men and women. A colonoscopy remains the best tool for screening and detecting colon cancer at its earliest, and most treatable […]