The importance of colon cancer prevention is vital for all adults. It is a common preventable cancer. We know that screening for polyps, both prevents and decreases the incidence of this prevalent cancer.
More worrisome is that the incidence is increasing in our younger adult population. Young-onset rectal cancer incidence has increased at nearly two times the rate of young-onset colon cancer.
Researchers predict that by 2030, colorectal cancer will be the leading cause of cancer death in people ages 20-49. The screening age is now 45.
Importance of Regular Screening for Colorectal Cancer
The precursors of colon cancer are colorectal polyps. They are “silent” and rarely cause symptoms. The majority of colon cancers begin with polyps and the gold standard remains to be a colonoscopy. There are other options that are available and can be discussed with your board certified colorectal physician.
Don't Wait!
Don’t wait for symptoms to begin. If your goal is prevention than waiting to have signs of bleeding, change in bowel habits, abdominal cramping, weight loss or fatigue, is unnecessary. Take the measures to identify the precursors of a common cancer.
Your best defense is screening with a colonoscopy. These exams are diagnostic and therapeutic. If polyps are found they are removed and reduce your risk substantially to develop this common cancer in the future.
Schedule your Colorectal Cancer Appointment in Plainville, CT Today
Our practice schedules timely appointments and patients are consulted directly with a physician. Call Connecticut Colon & Rectal Surgery, LLC at (860) 854-3505, or reach out online, www.ctcolonrectalsurgery.com.
