On Colonoscopy - Asian Journal News

On Colonoscopy - Asian Journal News

Prior to the introduction of colonoscopy, colorectal cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths. Colonoscopy screening can lower the risk of dying from colorectal cancer by 20 to 60 percent. From the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF): “Colonoscopies are generally recommended for routine colorectal cancer screening from age 45 to 75. While some individuals may continue to have…

For over a month now, Mr. N.V.M (58 years old, living in Long An) has been having difficulty defecating, passing blood and mucus in his stool, and having prolonged constipation. When he went to the hospital for examination, Mr. M. was diagnosed with colon cancer.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in Alberta, often affecting people over 50 with no family history of the disease. Colorectal cancer develops in the colon (large intestine) or rectum and can begin as growths called “polyps” on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. Not all polyps turn into cancer, but some types can with time. Early-stage colorectal cancer and polyps can exist for years, without symptoms. Get s…

The campaign, promoted by the Provincial Cancer Control Program, is aimed at people between the ages of 50 and 75 who are the population most at risk for this pathology.The post Health offers a free test for colorectal cancer detection was first published in Rio Negro and Neuquén News.