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Do I Need Colon Cancer Screening?

By Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates
July 17, 2018
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Gastroenterology

What your gastroenterologists in Suffolk County want you to knowcolon cancer

Colon cancer screenings aren’t a common topic of conversation, but maybe they should be. A colon cancer screening can save your life! Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths? Colon cancer screenings are a reliable way to detect colon cancer in the early stages. Early detection leads to earlier treatment and a better outcome for you.

So how do you know if you need a colon cancer screening? Your gastroenterologists at Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates in East Patchogue, NY, want to share what you need to know about colon cancer screening. They serve the GI needs of Suffolk County and they can help you too.

It’s important to have a colon cancer screening once you are 50 years old, even if you have no symptoms. Colon cancer can sneak up on you, often with no symptoms, so that’s why it’s important to be proactive and have a colon cancer screening once you turn 50.

There are signs and symptoms that indicate you need a colon cancer screening, even if you are not yet 50 years old. You need to pay attention to:

  • Chronic abdominal pain
  • Recurrent diarrhea or constipation
  • Blood in your stool or rectal bleeding

These signs and symptoms may indicate the presence of intestinal polyps, abnormal growths, precancerous, or cancerous tissue and should be investigated as soon as possible.

There are many types of colon cancer screenings including blood and stool testing, sigmoidoscopy, or a colonoscopy. Your gastroenterologist can help you determine the right test for you.

For more detailed information on colon cancer screening, please visit the Colon Cancer Screening page on the Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates website at https://www.brookhavengastro.com/colon-cancer-screening.html

Don’t become a colon cancer statistic. Be proactive, take action and schedule a visit with your gastroenterologist today. It may save your life! For more information about colon cancer screenings, colon cancer, and other gastrointestinal services call the gastroenterologists at Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates in East Patchogue, and serving Suffolk County, NY, today!

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