How a Colonoscopy Could Save Your Life

A colonoscopy from your gastroenterologists in Tucson, AZ, can detect colon cancer

Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in this country? You don’t want to become a statistic! The truth is, a colonoscopy can detect colon cancer in its early stages, when it is the most treatable.

The gastroenterologists at Swan Gastro & Surgery Center in Tucson, AZ, offer a wide range of gastroenterology services, including a colonoscopy to detect colon cancer.

If you are over 50, you should have a colonoscopy as a preventive measure to protect you against colon cancer. You should also talk with your gastroenterologist and possibly have a colonoscopy if you suffer from:

  • Chronic abdominal pain
  • Abnormal growths in your colon
  • Frequent, severe diarrhea or constipation
  • Blood in your stool

During a colonoscopy you will be sedated, so you must bring someone with you who can drive you home after the procedure.

Your gastroenterologist will use a thin, flexible tube with a camera attached to one end. This tube is inserted into your rectum and guided up into your colon. The camera allows your gastroenterologist to see inside your colon and check for any abnormal tissue or growths.

During your colonoscopy, your doctor can remove a sample of abnormal tissue for later biopsy, and remove any abnormal growths or polyps. A tissue biopsy enables your doctor to know for sure whether you have precancerous or cancerous tissue in your colon, or if there are benign noncancerous changes.

A colonoscopy takes about 45 minutes, but you should plan on being in the office between 2 and 3 hours, because of sedation.

Don’t procrastinate when it comes to your health. Protect yourself from colon cancer by scheduling a colonoscopy. To find out more about how a colonoscopy can save your life, call the gastroenterologists at Swan Gastro & Surgery Center in Tucson, AZ, at (520) 795- 3090 today!

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