A colon test is a procedure that looks inside your colon and examines it for abnormalities. Also known as colonoscopy, it involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera on the end (a colonoscope), which allows images to be projected onto a screen. A colonoscopy is used to investigate gastrointestinal
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Know Your Chances for Colon Cancer
Colon cancer may have claimed the lives of millions of Americans to date, but it doesn’t have to determine your fate. Despite the rising prevalence of the disease, it is largely preventable—and even beatable, with early diagnosis and treatment. That is why experts push harder to spread awareness of colon cancer, and encourage people to
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The rate of people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year has dropped since the mid-1980’s, mainly because more individuals are getting screened and changing their lifestyles to decrease risk factors. According to Cancer.org, incidence rates dropped by 1% each year between 2013 to 2017. Even so, results of colon cancer awareness surveys show that
Read MoreYou’re Never Too Young to be at High Risk for Colon Cancer
While colon cancer is steadily decreasing in individuals 55 and older, research suggests rates are increasing in age groups commonly referred to as Generation X and Millennials. The American Cancer Society reiterated the rise in young-onset by stating that more than 10 per 100,000 adults between the ages of 20 to 49 were afflicted with
Read MoreDr. Jatinder Pruthi is Kicking Cancer in the Rear
Our very own Dr. Jatinder Pruthi was recently featured in Antelope Valley Hospital’s community newsletter! Dr. Pruthi has been a practicing Gastroenterologist and Liver Specialist for over 20 years. He graduated from the prestigious Government Medical College in Patiala in Punjab, India and completed his residency and fellowship in New York and Los Angeles. Today, Dr.
Read MoreColon Cancer Test Might Discover A Family With High Cancers Risks
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – no better time to learn the facts about colon cancer and get tested. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, yet it is preventable. Signs and symptoms may not appear until the cancer is well-established. Colon cancer
Read MoreColon Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment & Prevention
For nonsmokers, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is the third leading cause of death for both men and women, and each year in the U.S., 140,000 new cases of colon cancer are expected. These numbers may seem grim, but early detection is life-saving. When detected early, more than 90% of
Read MoreGet Blued For Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know colon cancer is the second leading cause of overall cancer deaths in the United States? But it doesn’t have to stay this way. Early detection through screening can dramatically reduce your risk. This means having your colon checked regularly starting at age 50, or sooner if you are at higher risk. March
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