It’s no laughing matter: failing to prepare for your colonoscopy properly and completely might require starting the whole process all over again.
Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer.
Some colon polyps are benign, which means they are not cancerous, but some can be precancerous or cancerous.
A colon polyp is an irregularity of the internal lining of the colon. It most commonly results in a raised surface or bump on the inner surface of the colon.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in New York State, which has one of the highest cancer rates in the country. More than 100,000 New Yorkers will be diagnosed with some type of cancer this year.
I remember it like it was yesterday. I left work to go to my doctor’s appointment and planned on being back to the office in time for a meeting. Little did I know my entire life would flip upside down that afternoon.
While 90% of colorectal cancer diagnoses occur in those ages 50 and older, incidence rates are increasing for young people under 50. Unfortunately, because these cancers are usually discovered at a later stage, colon cancer deaths among young men and women are rising as well.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Educate yourself with the facts below and register for our live, online video chat on March 24 to learn if you are at high risk for colorectal cancer and how Roswell Park can help.
Your cancer diagnosis may change which cancer screenings you need and how often. Talk to your oncologist about the best screening strategy for you.