How to detect colon cancer without colonoscopy?

In particular, they’re concerned the cost and hassle of a colonoscopy is discouraging people from being screened for colon cancer. They would like doctors, in particular primary care physicians, to make their patients more aware of the alternatives. read more

Some tests that detect adenomas and polyps can actually prevent the development of cancer because these tests allow growths that might otherwise become cancer to be detected and removed. That is, colorectal cancer screening may be a form of cancer prevention, not just early detection. read more

How a Colonoscopy Works. A colonoscopy is one option recommended for screening of colon cancer in adults at average risk. A colonoscopy is performed by inserting a lighted, flexible tube called an endoscope into the rectum to visualize the inside of the colon. The end of the tube houses a tiny camera that relays the images back to a computer screen. read more