Learn More about Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Although colon cancer typically affects older adults, it can happen at any age. The small noncancerous polyps inside your colon will one day turn into colon cancer. To make sure you're not one of them suffering from colon cancer, colonoscopy screening is a must. It will trace out the cancerous polyps and by removing them you will be able to live risk-free. In case you have a family history of colon or rectal cancer, you should go for screening as soon as possible. You can also contact your doctor regarding the same.
Symptoms
A change in your bowel habits including constipation and diarrhea.
A change in the consistency of your stool.
Blood in stool
The feeling of the bowel isn't fully empty.
Fatigue
Unexpected weight loss
Who Is At Risk?
Typically, older people over the age 40 get colon cancer. A recent study shows that people under the age of 40 do also get colon cancer.
People suffer from constipation for a longer period of time.
Persons having a family history of colorectal cancer.
How Much Screening Does Require?
Screening depends on the risk of your colorectal cancer. It’s recommended that both men and women should be screened. Since there are different types of tests for colorectal cancer, your doctor will decide which test you need. Screening should be stopped once a person goes past 75 years of age.
How to Prepare?
The day before the test, you should only have liquids and laxatives. These will help you clean out your colon. After that, follow your doctor's advice.
If you are able to notice persistent symptoms that make you worried, you must see a doctor. Talk to your doctors regarding your symptoms and ask him/her whether or not you need a colonoscopy screening.
Since there are many people who are at high risk, they need to be cautious every time they follow certain medications. Aspirin is not recommended for people who are at high risk of getting colon cancer. It can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and cancer.
Colon cancer is preventable. Taking proper measures is the real key. To prevent colon cancer, screening is a must. Schedule your screening appointment at Screen the City today.
**Disclaimer: This blog content does not intend to offer a doctor’s advice and mentions no relationship between any patient and the care provider.
