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A new American standard for screening colonoscopy

According to the World Health Organization's data in 2020, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer after breast cancer and lung cancer, and is ranked second in cancer-related deaths after lung cancer.

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Colonoscopy’s Leading Role in Cancer Prevention & Early Detection

Colon and rectal cancer, together called colorectal cancer, are the third-most prevalent cancer worldwide, and the fourth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

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Getting to the bottom of your lower intestines… genetically. Nipping bowel cancer in the bud with genetic screening

Diagnoses of colorectal cancer for under-50s have increased two-fold in the past three decades, leading to the current recommendation of starting colorectal cancer screening as young as 45. Besides the tried and tested screening method that is the colonoscopy, you can go a step further with preventive medicine and get genetic screening to learn about your genetic risk factors in advance.

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Colonoscopy Screening

If you are 45 years or older or have a family history of colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy screening is recommended for the detection of any abnormalities.

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Understand Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is recommended for people who are aged 50 and older, as well as for younger people who are at a high risk.

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Colonoscopies Don’t Have to Be Scary

Learn the facts about colonoscopies and why they shouldn’t be so scary.

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