Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. About 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. Colon cancer begins with small clumps of cells called polyps which usually start out as benign. If those polyps are not removed in a colonoscopy , they could become cancerous.
Many people do not experience symptoms of colon cancer until the disease is in advanced stages. Some symptoms associated with colon cancer are:
The best method of prevention and detection of colon cancer is colonoscopy . Using a lighted tube, a doctor can examine your entire colon for abnormalities and even remove polyps during the procedure. All adults who are at average risk for colon cancer should get a baseline colonoscopy at the age of 50. Ask your doctor when you should get your first colonoscopy.
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