Colonoscopy – Why is early detection so important?
Did you know?
Colonoscopies are 95% accurate and are the only screening that can prevent colon cancer by removing pre-cancerous polyps.
Do you know when you should get a colonoscopy?
The American Cancer Society has lowered the recommended age from 50 to 45 for colon cancer screenings. If you do not have a family history of cancer, then you should get a screening every 10 years.
Why is getting a colonoscopy important?
Colon cancer is the 3rd most dangerous cancer in Ohio. A colonoscopy can lead to early detection and results in a 91% five-year survival rate of colon cancer.
What does survival rate mean?
The term survival rate means the percentage of people who are alive five years after they were diagnosed or started treatment for a disease, such as cancer.
This means, it is essential to detect colon cancer earlier rather than later. If stage 4 colon cancer is diagnosed later, the survival rate drops to 13%.
How often does colon cancer impact women?
Colon cancer is seen in 1 in 25 women. It can affect anyone so make sure you and your family are getting a screening at 45.
Need more information?
Visit genesishcs.org/screenings for more information.
Definition of 5-year survival rate: Definition of five-year survival rate - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms - NCI
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