How Do You Get A Colonoscopy To Test For Colon Cancer?
Most people with colon cancer do not feel any symptoms until the disease has progressed into later stages. For that reason, it is important to get a colonoscopy to test for and even prevent colon cancer. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to examine the inside of your rectum and colon through a long, thin and flexible tube that has a light and small viewing lens at the end. If you are over age 50, in a high-risk group or experiencing symptoms, it is important to get a colonoscopy as soon as possible. Celebrate your fiftieth birthday in style … and then schedule a colonoscopy. The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy at age 50 and every three to five years after that. Take into consideration your ethnicity. Individuals of African American or Eastern European Jewish descent should be tested earlier. Factor in your family history. Start getting colonoscopies before age 50 if you have any relatives who have had colon cancer or polyps. Review your own health history when looking
