Did you know that the recommended age for colon cancer screening was lowered in recent years from fifty to forty-five? Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and it is important to get a screening colonoscopy to prevent this deadly disease.
Most colon cancer begins as small, precancerous polyps in the colon. The polyps are often so small that they do not cause any signs or symptoms—they aren’t painful, you can’t see them, and most people don’t notice they have them. The only way to know if you have polyps is through regular screening.
A screening colonoscopy is the best, most reliable way to prevent and detect colon cancer. Amberwell general surgeon Dr. Roderick Warren is a colonoscopy expert. During the procedure, he can both find and remove precancerous and cancerous polyps.
Dr. Warren’s offices can get you scheduled for a colonoscopy in a matter of weeks, not months. Don’t delay—colonoscopies save lives.
Click here to schedule your screening colonoscopy at Amberwell Atchison or call 913-367-6682.
