Colon Screening

There's No Excuse to Avoid a Colon Screening

There's No Excuse to Avoid a Colon Screening

If you’re 45 and over, you should have a regular colon screening — about every 10 years, unless you have special circumstances. It’s more critical than ever to talk with your physician.  It’s always better to get screened for colon cancer than get treated for it. 

The best protection against colon cancer.

Early detection is the best protection. Get screened regularly. You must go through your physician to get a colon screening, so have the conversation with them. If you’re 45 and over, it’s time. You could also be in a high risk group, especially if colon cancer is in your family.

A colonoscopy is easy.

You’ve probably heard the stories about getting a colonoscopy. Having a conversation with your physician could save your life. If you and your physician decide a colonoscopy is best for you, relax, it's easier than you think. There’s one day of prep to empty your system, and the day of your screening is actually pretty easy.

The procedure takes less than an hour, during which you’re completely asleep. There are also screenings that can be sent to your home that you can send back if your physician recommends one of those. Either screening, the process is easy and afterward, you can continue your normal activities.