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If You Are 50 And Over, Make Getting Screened For Colorectal Cancer Your New Year's Resolution
As a new year
approaches, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
encourages all men and women age 50 and over to add getting screened for
colorectal cancer to their list of New Year's resolutions for 2008. Recent
studies have confirmed that a majority of Americans who should be screened
for colorectal cancer are not. Colorectal cancer is a preventable and
treatable disease when caught in its early stages. If you are age 50 or
over, talk to your doctor about the colorectal cancer screening method that
is best for you.
Colorectal cancer almost always develops from abnormal growths, called
polyps, in the colon or rectum. Screening through colonoscopy saves lives
by detecting and removing the precancerous polyps before they become
cancerous.
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men
and women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the
United States, killing nearly 56,000 people each year. Many of those deaths
could be prevented with earlier detection. The five-year relative survival
rate for people whose colorectal cancer is treated in an early stage is
greater than 90 percent. Unfortunately, only 39 percent of colorectal
cancers are found at that early stage. Once the cancer has spread to nearby
organs or lymph nodes, the five-year relative survival rate decreases
dramatically.
ASGE screening guidelines recommend that, beginning at age 50, men and
women at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should begin
colorectal cancer screening. People with risk factors, such as a family
history of colorectal cancer, should begin at an earlier age. Patients are
advised to discuss their risk factors with their physician to determine
when to begin routine colorectal cancer screening and how often they should
be screened. Colonoscopy is a procedure which looks at the entire colon and
plays a very important role in colorectal cancer prevention because it is
the only method that is both diagnostic and therapeutic. Not only does
colonoscopy view the entire colon, but it also removes polyps before they
turn into cancer.
Colorectal cancer can be present in people without symptoms, known
family history, or predisposing conditions, such as inflammatory bowel
disease.
While common in other benign conditions, the following symptoms might
indicate colorectal cancer:
-- Unexplained change in bowel habits
-- Unexplained weight loss
-- Blood in the stool
-- Unexplained anemia
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should consult your
doctor.
For more information about colorectal cancer screening or to find a
qualified physician, visit ASGE's colorectal cancer awareness Web site at
http://www.screen4coloncancer.org.
About the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Founded in 1941, the mission of the American Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing patient care
and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
ASGE, with more than 10,000 physician members worldwide, promotes the
highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic
research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the
foremost resource for endoscopic education. Visit http://www.asge.org and
http://www.screen4coloncancer.org for more information.
About Endoscopy
Endoscopy is performed by specially-trained physicians called
endoscopists using the most current technology to diagnose and treat
diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Using flexible, thin tubes called
endoscopes, endoscopists are able to access the human digestive tract
without incisions via natural orifices. Endoscopes are designed with
high-intensity lighting and fitted with precision devices that allow
viewing and treatment of the gastrointestinal system. In many cases,
screening or treatment of conditions can be delivered via the endoscope
without the need for further sedation, treatment or hospital stay.
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
http://www.asge.org
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