Posts Tagged Colonoscopy

Those Who Have Colonoscopy Performed By GIs Less Likely To Develop Colorectal Cancer

Following a negative complete colonoscopy, those who had their colonoscopies at a hospital and had their procedures performed by a non- gastroenterologist may be at a significantly increased risk of developing subsequent colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of [...]

Using Race To Reduce Incidence Of Cancer: Statistics Showing Higher Rates Of Colon Cancer Among Blacks Have Led To Colonoscopy Screenings At An Earlier Age.

For years, HealthPartner’s clinics have sent out reminders to patients to get a colonoscopy when they turn 50. Now, they are combing through medical records to identify black patients and urge them to get the test even younger: starting at 45. Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass