Home Don't Delay Colon Cancer Screening by Delilah Newton | Jan 09, 2019 (?) (?) (?) Many people don’t delay scheduling their health checks for breast cancer, cervical cancer or other diseases. But when it comes to screenings for cancer of the colon and rectum, a lot of us procrastinate.The fact is, this screening isn’t as bad as you think. It’s not painful and it’s fast. Even invasive testing, like a colonoscopy, may take only 30 minutes. And that’s time well-spent because screening can detect cancer in its early stages. Tests can also locate abnormal growths — called polyps — years before cancer develops.Who Needs ScreeningThe American Cancer Society recommends people with an average risk for colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45, while the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises beginning screening at age 50. Talk with your doctor about the screening schedule that works best for you.If you have an increased risk for colorectal cancer, you may need to get tested at an earlier age. This includes people with: - A personal history of polyps or colorectal cancer - A strong family history of polyps or colorectal cancer - Inflammatory bowel diseaseThere are symptoms to look out for, too. Talk with your doctor if you experience: - Blood in the stool - Recurrent stomach pain or cramping - Stools narrower than usual - Unexplained weight lossSchedule Your Colonoscopy OnlineWe now make it simpler to schedule your colonoscopy with our handy online form. Simply fill out the required fields and a technician will get in touch with you to begin the process. Show oldest on top Show newest on top Leave a comment Load more comments Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first You've already submitted a review for this item Thank you! Your review has been submitted successfully Login to be able to comment Leave a comment Comment cannot be empty Rating is required Click to add (?) Click to add (?) New code Please type the code above You typed the code incorrectly. Please try again Want more stories like this? Subscribe to our E-newsletter Share this blog post: Go to Healthy Tomorrow home