Table of Contents
- The Evolution of Colon Cancer Screening Methods
- What Is a Colonoscopy?
- Benefits of Regular Colonoscopies
- Who Should Get a Colonoscopy?
- Preparing for Your Colonoscopy
- What to Expect During and After a Colonoscopy
Key Takeaways
- The importance of colonoscopies in preventing colorectal cancer cannot be overstated.
- A detailed account of what individuals should expect before, during, and after colonoscopies.
Introduction
Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide, but there's a highly effective weapon in the arsenal of preventive medicine against it: colonoscopy. This procedure, often hailed as the gold standard for early detection of colon cancer, is a powerful testament to medical innovation and its ability to save lives. Healthcare practitioners, such as the esteemed team at Gastro of the Rockies, advocate for the use of colonoscopy not only to detect cancer but to prevent it outright by identifying and addressing abnormal growths before they become malignant.