what is a colonoscopy

5 Screening Tests For Colon Cancer You Should Know About

5 Screening Tests For Colon Cancer You Should Know About

People with an increased risk of colorectal cancer should talk to their doctor about when to begin screening, which test is right for them, and how often to get screened. Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. Your doctor will help you decide which is right for you based on your individual needs. Below, we discuss five colon cancer screening tests you should know about.

Screening for Colon Cancer: The Classic Colonoscopy

Screening for Colon Cancer: The Classic Colonoscopy

The most common type of colon cancer screening is of course, the colonoscopy. But what happens during a colonoscopy, when should you get a colonoscopy, and how do you prepare for a colonoscopy? We answer all these questions and more in our overview of the colonoscopy.

Colonoscopy Prep: How to Get Ready for Your Exam

Colonoscopy Prep: How to Get Ready for Your Exam

Few routine procedures are avoided like colonoscopies; this is unfortunate because colonoscopies are the only way to detect colorectal cancer in its early stages. Let’s take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions about colonoscopies here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay.