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  1. Despite all the fun and games, this site DOES have a purpose.
  2. Learn more about colon cancer screening and digestive health.
  3. Dr. Patricia Raymond on colon cancer screening:

Be aware of your derriere: Colon Cancer Resources

Despite all the fun and games, this site DOES have a purpose.

Research shows that people are NOT getting life saving colonoscopies because docs forget to recommend it and, because . . . Well, because of our squeamishness. But until we do, most people will continue to be diagnosed late and less curably in their colon cancer, all because we have our heads lodges “where the sun don’t shine”.

Learn more about colon cancer screening and digestive health.

Facts about Colorectoral Cancer Screening – Download and print this handy .pdf from the American College of Gastroenterology.

Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening – Know what your doctor should be telling you about colon cancer screenings.

Questions you should ask BEFORE your Colonoscopy — A helpful guide to questions you should ask before your appointment.

The  American Cancer Society shares everything you need to know about colon cancer screening.

American College of Gastoenterology – A plethora of topics related to GI health and disease.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House – Don’t just take our word for it. Check out bowel health at this official sounding site.

Funny colon health tips from Your Health Choice Radio – Quick tidbits on colon care.

The Colon Shoppe at Positively Healthy Gifts – Gifts for those you love to encourage or celebrate a colonoscopy.

Dr. Patricia Raymond on colon cancer screening:

Have you had YOUR colonoscopy? No? What’s holding you back? Make your appointment today!

Did You Know These Basic Facts About Colon Cancer?

  • Colorectal cancer is curable over 90% of the time with timely removal of pre-cancerous polyps.
  • Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for men and women combined.
  • This year, more than 50,000 Americans will die from colorectal cancer, and around 132,000 new cases will be diagnosed. Most never had any symptoms.

Most of these deaths could be prevented by screening colonoscopy. Get yours now!

So, why haven’t you gotten your colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is now recommended for everyone at age 50– especially those without symptoms. A colonoscopy can diagnose colon cancer in its early or precancerous stages. At least forty percent of Americans by age fifty have one or more polyps, and these polyps if undetected may progress to cancer.

I’ve got some theories about why you’re hesitating to have this life saving screening. I think you’re thinking…

“I don’t think I need one.”False! A huge 6% of Americans get colon cancer (that’s 3 cancers in the next 50 people you see), and only one in ten had any family member who had colon cancer. At fifty years old, as many as 40% have the mushroom-like ‘polyps’ that can grow up to cancer, that we can remove by colonoscopy. Colon cancer usually has no symptoms until very late, so you don’t want to wait until you pass blood, get a low blood count, or have changes in the shape or consistency of your bowel movements.

“I can’t take the time.”Don’t worry. Many gastroenterologists offer ‘direct access’ if you wish, so you can meet us for your brief history and exam, and have your procedure on the very same day!

“I’m worried about how much it’ll cost.”Most health insurances cover screening colonoscopy at no or very low out-of-pocket cost, and insurance carriers in Virginia (where I am) are obligated by law to cover screening colonoscopy in asymptomatic folks. Don’t allow cost to keep you from prevention of colon cancer.

Don’t neglect, early detect!We invite you to read more about your need for colonoscopy, then call your gastroenteologist who will be delighted to  schedule your screening colonoscopy.We look forward to seeing you, inside and out!