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Discuss preventative care with your provider. Need a doctor? Establish as a new patient with a Saint Agnes Care provider by making an appointment online, or calling (559) 450-7267.
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Keep your colon healthy
A healthy colon starts with a healthy diet. Taking small steps to keep your colon healthy is a great first step for prevention. Check out these tips for a healthier colon with these beneficial foods.
Get the detailsGetting a colon screening is probably not on the top of your "things I'd like to do" list. If we’re being honest, it's probably not on the list at all. But if you’re 45 or older, please reconsider. It might just save your life. Colon cancer is one of the deadliest of all cancers, but it’s also one of the most treatable, if detected early.
Who should have a colon screening?
If you’re 45 and over, you should have a regular colon screening — about every 10 years, unless you have special circumstances.
Discussion within the healthcare community now recommends age 45 because of troubling findings in colorectal cancer trends. While cancer deaths among older Americans are declining, deaths among those 55 and under are increasing. That’s why it’s more critical than ever to talk with your physician.
The best protection against colon cancer
Early detection is the best protection. Get screened regularly. You must go through your physician to get a colon screening, so have the conversation with them. If you’re 45 and over, it’s time. You could also be in a high risk group, especially if colon cancer is in your family.
A colonoscopy is easy
You’ve probably heard the stories about getting a colonoscopy. Having a conversation with your physician could save your life. If you and your physician decide a colonoscopy is best for you, relax, it's easier than you think. There’s one day of prep to empty your system, and the day of your screening is actually pretty easy. The procedure takes less than an hour, during which you’re completely asleep. There are also screenings that can be sent to your home that you can send back if your physician recommends one of those. Either screening, the process is easy and afterwards, you can continue your normal activities.
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Whether you're due for a colonoscopy or you want to learn more about your risks for colorectal cancer, schedule a visit with your primary care physician to discuss preventative care. If you would like to get established as a new patient with a Saint Agnes Care provider, click below to make an appointment, or call (559) 450-7267.