Colonoscopies save lives
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
Colonoscopies are the most effective screening technique for colon cancer — otherwise known as colorectal cancer — because it can detect early-stage cancer before symptoms occur, when treatment is most effective.
Do not wait for symptoms to show.
Request an appointment with Emerson Health Gastroenterology or contact your
primary care physician,
Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors
Here are the most common colon cancer risk factors.
- Age. Colonoscopies are recomended starting at age 45, or sooner based on family history.
- Family History. Nearly 1 in 3 people who develop colorectal cancer have other family members who have also had it.
- Lifestyle. People who are overweight, smoke, drink heavily, or are physically inactive have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
➤ Take this online quiz to determine your risk of colorectal cancer.
Learn More
Listen to Emerson gastroenterologist Dr. Jennifer Nayor speak about colon cancer in this episode of Emerson's Health Works Here podcast, "Colon Cancer Screenings: Latest Advances and Ways to Prepare".
Podcast Episode:
Welcome Relief - New Prep for Colonoscopies
Listen to Emerson gastroenterologist Dr. Jennifer Nayor speak about a new and easier colonoscopy preparation in this episode of Emerson's Health Works Here podcast, "Welcome Relief - New Prep for Colonoscopies".
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