Colonoscopy

With March being colon cancer awareness month, I wanted to help promote the message that this is a highly treatable cancer and often curable when detected at a localized stage in the bowel. Here are a few other key points to keep in mind regarding Colon Cancer:

• The American Cancer Society recommends beginning screening at 45 years old for average-risk individuals and high-risk individuals being screened earlier and more frequently.
• A screening colonoscopy is the best way for prevention and early detection of colon cancer. You can learn more about why this exam is considered the gold standard for colon cancer screening by visiting our colonoscopy webpage.
• We offer a Direct Access Colonoscopy scheduling

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Colon cancer affects people of all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. Alarmingly, it’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Despite its high incidence and mortality, colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Knowing how to reduce your risk of colon cancer can save your life.

This article will discuss what colon cancer is and the factors that increase your risk. We’ll outline 7 key ways to reduce your risk of colon cancer and the importance of colon cancer screening. Keep reading to learn more about colon cancer and how you can take your health into your own hands.

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March is colon cancer awareness month. At my gastroenterology practice each year, we take this opportunity to help promote local events and spread the awareness message that following the colon cancer screening guidelines is the best way to avoid this cancer.

While everyone is still mitigating their risk of COVID-19 in San Antonio with the various precautions, we encourage you to focus on your regular health physicals and screenings to help avoid preventable diseases like colon cancer.

“I don’t want anyone to become an avoidable statistic by not getting screened for colon cancer. Please follow the screening guidelines and help spread awareness to friends or loved ones of screening age. Together we can beat colon cancer.”
– Dr. H

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Most people experience some anxiety before getting a colonoscopy. They may have heard horror stories about the bowel prep. They may feel embarrassed about the procedure or simply fearful of the unknown.

These feelings are entirely normal. But learning more about the procedure and what to expect can help put some of your concerns to rest.

The technique and sedation used during a colonoscopy vary between patients and doctors. Making sure you see a qualified gastroenterologist can help give you peace of mind.

This article will clarify what occurs before, during, and after a colonoscopy. We hope to show that this procedure is often much easier than you think.

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March is colon cancer awareness month. At my gastroenterology practice each year we take this opportunity to help promote local events and spread the awareness message that following the colon cancer screening guidelines is the best way to avoid this cancer.

Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society that 1 out of every 20 people will be affected by colon cancer? To learn about screening guidelines and a few tips on how to avoid this cancer, please visit my colon cancer webpage.

Colon Cancer Home Tests vs Colonoscopy

With the key to prevention being that everyone needs to get screened, I wanted to provide an overview of 2 popular screening options

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