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1. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › colonoscopyColonoscopy - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 28, 2024 · A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum.

2. www.mdanderson.org › cancerwise › how-often-should-iHow often should I get a colonoscopy? - MD Anderson Cancer Center

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   Jun 13, 2023 · Getting a colonoscopy is important to screen for colorectal cancer. But how often you should get a colonoscopy depends on several different factors. Current guidelines suggest that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45 if you are at average risk for colorectal cancer.

3. www.verywellhealth.com › when-to-get-a-colonoscopyWhen to Get a Colonoscopy: Symptoms of Colon Cancer

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   Mar 3, 2022 · Spotting colon cancer early with a colonoscopy can improve your outlook and, in some cases, save your life. This article discusses the signs that you should get a colonoscopy.

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4. www.webmd.com › colorectal-cancer › colonoscopy-whatColonoscopy Procedure: What Happens and How to Prep - WebMD

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   May 17, 2024 · Your colonoscopy will likely be done by a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon, who both specialize in gastrointestinal disease. Which diseases can be detected by a colonoscopy? A...

5. fascrs.org › patients › diseases-and-conditionsScreening and Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer Expanded ...

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   Most patients who have a colorectal cancer removed surgically should have a colonoscopy within one year. If the whole colon could not be examined prior to surgery, then colonoscopy should be done within 3-6 months after surgery. If this first surveillance is normal, then follow-up colonoscopy should be done every 3-5 years.

6. www.mdanderson.org › cancerwise › what-is-aWhat is a colonoscopy? Your questions, answered

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   Mar 8, 2023 · A colonoscopy is a procedure in which a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope is inserted into the rectum and around the colon, which is the same as the large intestine. The colonoscope has a camera and light at the tip, which allows the doctor to examine the walls and lining of the colon.

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   When should I get a colonoscopy?

   • Screen for colon cancer. If you're age 45 or older and at average risk of colon cancer — you have no colon cancer risk factors other than age — your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years. If you have other risk factors, your doctor may recommend a screen sooner. Colonoscopy is one of a few options for colon cancer screening.

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   What should I know before a colonoscopy?

   • Before a colonoscopy, let your doctor know about any special medical conditions you have, including the following: If you have diabetes or take medications that may affect blood clotting; adjustments to these medications may be required before the colonoscopy. Never stop taking any medication without first consulting your doctor.

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   Is colonoscopy a good screening test?

   • Colonoscopy is often considered the “gold-standard” screening test, as it allows for both detection and removal (or sampling) of polyps and cancers. The advantages of colonoscopy are the ability to examine the whole colon and to sample or remove abnormal tissue.

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8. fascrs.org › patients › diseases-and-conditionsScreening and Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer | ASCRS

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   WHY SHOULD PEOPLE BE SCREENED? Colorectal cancer rarely causes symptoms in its early stages. Colon cancer usually starts out as a benign polyp. Colon polyps can be both pre-cancerous and non-pre-cancerous. Polyps can be detected by screening tests and can be removed, thus preventing the development of colorectal cancer.