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Importance of Screening

4TH MOST COMMON CANCER TYPE1

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 4th most common cancer type, yet it’s one of the most preventable

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PREVENTABLE
TREATABLE
CURABLE2,3

CRC is highly treatable and curable when caught early

0 SYMPTOMS4

Symptoms often go unnoticed, so being
proactive about a colonoscopy is important

 

1 in 232

Lifetime risk of CRC for men

CRC Men
 

1 in 252

Lifetime risk of CRC for women

CRC Women
 

50,000+2

People will die from CRC this year

10 at 451

Colonoscopy is recommended every
10 years starting at age 45

 

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CRC Screenings

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Preparing for Your Procedure

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list to help you
get ready
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    Colon Prep Checklist5:

  • Read more about how to prep for your colonoscopy to determine which foods and liquids are allowed
  • Set up your treats and liquids for your liquid diet
  • Get supplies ready for your bathroom
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Reminders

As your appointment draws
nearer, remember to:

  • Double-check the time to start your prep.
  • Make sure you have a ride to and from your procedure.5
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Expectations

What to Expect During Your Colonoscopy6

  • During a procedure, your doctor will carefully put a thin, flexible tube with a lighted fiber optic camera, called a colonoscope, into your rectum and colon.
  • The colonoscope sends pictures of the inside of your colon to a video screen so your doctor can check for polyps (abnormal growths) or colon cancer (also known as colorectal cancer, or CRC).
  • If your doctor sees a polyp, it can be removed during your colonoscopy.
  • You will have an IV placed in a vein in your hand or arm so you can be given medicines and fluids.
  • Right before the procedure begins, your doctor will give you a mild sedative to help make you as comfortable as possible. As you lie on your side, your doctor will slowly and gently put the colonoscope into your rectum and up through your colon. You may feel some pressure, bloating, or cramping during the procedure.

What to Expect After Your Colonoscopy6

  • After your procedure, you will have to rest for a while until the effects of the medicine wear off. While you are resting, your doctor will talk to you about the results of your test and whether any polyps were removed. If a biopsy was performed you can expect to get the results in a few days.

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Value of a Colonoscopy

Why is complete cleansing so important?

Completing the entire bowel preparation will ensure that your colon is completely clean and will help prevent you from needing to repeat the process due to an unclean colon.7

One way to gauge if you are ready is by the color and consistency of your stools. As you proceed through your prep, the color of your stool will go from a brown, solid consistency to a yellow, liquid consistency.8

Why is early detection so important?9

Early stages of colorectal cancer (CRC) usually present with no symptoms, but CRC precancerous polyps can be detected and removed during the colonoscopy.

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the value of a colonoscopy, visit
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