Why It Is Necessary to Have Your Colonoscopy Screening Done?
ACS recommends a routine colonoscopy screening of 45 years of age for people at an average risk of colorectal cancer. It can either be done with a responsive check that detects cancer signs in the stool or with a colon and rectum inspection (visual inspection). The following are the options.
Individuals with good health and over 10 years life expectancy require routine colorectal cancer screening up to 75 years of age.
The decision to test will be based on the needs of an individual, life expectancy, general health and a history of pre-checking for people aged 76 to 85 years.
Colorectal cancer screening of individuals over 85 will end.
People are judged to be at average risk for screening when they have:
A medical history or other types of polyps of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer family history
Personal history of infectious bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
Confirmed or suspected genetic disease of colorectal cancer, such as family adenomatous polyposis (FAP), or the condition of lynch (HNPCC)
A prior history of having abdominal (belly) or pelvic radiation for treatment of previous cancer
Colorectal Screening Test Options
In colorectal cancer screening, several test options are available:
Tests using stool
Focal immunochemical test (FIT) extremely sensitive per year
An annual fecal occult blood (gFOBT) check based on extremely sensitive guaiac
The DNA (mt-sDNA) multi-targeted stool check every 3 years.
Colon and Rectum Visual (Structural) Tests
Every 10 years of colonoscopy
Digital colonoscopy CT every five years
Every five years FSIG (Flexible sigmoidoscopy);
Many variations can be taken into account between these tests, but the most important thing is to be tested, regardless of which test you pick. Speak to your health care professional about the assessments that could be good options for you and your coverage insurance plan.
Increased or High Risk for People
Colorectal cancer screening may need to begin prior to age 45 people with elevated or high risk of colorectal cancer, and be screened and/or checked more frequently. This applies to people with:
High colorectal cancer family history or other types of polyps
A medical history or other types of polypes of colorectal cancer
Personal history of infectious bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
A family history of inherited disease of colorectal cancer, such as FAP or Lynch (also called HNPCC or inherited non-polyposis colon cancer).
A medical history of belly or pelvic radiation to treat a previous cancer
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**Disclaimer: This blog content does not intend to offer a doctor’s advice and mentions no relationship between any patient and the care provider.
