Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. If you're older than 45, it's time to check it off your to-do list.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. If you're older than 45, it's time to check it off your to-do list.
60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could have been prevented with a colonoscopy. When colorectal cancer is caught early, it's treatable and beatable.
Colonoscopies are recommended for all men and women 45 and older. If your results come back normal, you most likely won't need another colonoscopy for 10 years. Schedule your colonoscopy today.
People with colorectal cancer often don't have symptoms. Black men and women are more likely to develop polyps deeper in their colon and are 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer than other groups.** Some colorectal cancer risk factors are:
Learn what to expect before, during, and after this routine outpatient procedure with our colonoscopy prep guide.
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We perform colonoscopies at many facilities throughout western Pennsylvania. Look for a colonoscopy location near you.
Our colonoscopy prep guide breaks down everything you need to do before your colonoscopy and what to expect the day of. Plus, you'll see what to do day by day, and learn how to use your colon prep kit.
The Rev. Leslie Boone had no symptoms, but a routine colonoscopy revealed she had colorectal cancer. Listen as Leslie talks about how she never feared the disease, even as she endured procedures, chemotherapy and radiation.
With children aged 5, 2 and 4 months, Laura found out she had Stage 3 rectal cancer. Only 32, she said having the perspective of, "I want to be a mom, not a cancer patient" carried her through treatment to a cancer-free life.
We have colonoscopy locations throughout western Pennsylvania and in Westfield, New York.
60% of colorectal cancer deaths could have been prevented with a colonoscopy. Don't wait any longer.
We treat a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive tract, liver, and pancreas, including inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, Crohn's disease, and many cancers.
Source: Fight Colorectal Cancer (FIGHT CRC) on https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/prevent/
Source: American Cancer Society in the article, Colorectal Cancer Rates Higher in African Americans, Rising in Younger People