What is Colorectal Cancer?
This is a type of cancer that forms in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine. Signs that you may have this type of cancer include changes in bowel movements, weight loss, exhaustion and or blood in your stool. People of all ages are at risk for colorectal cancer. There are specific risk factors that can increase your odds of having colorectal cancer including smoking, obesity, consuming alcohol as well as red meat and processed meat.It is recommended that Colorectal Cancer screenings be done starting at the age of 50 if not sooner. If you have a family history or are at a higher risk of having Colorectal Cancer, consult with your primary care physician as to when screenings should occur.
There are several ways you can be screened for Colorectal Cancer. These methods include:- Colonoscopy
- Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT or iFBOT)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Virtual Colonoscopy using x-rays
- Stool DNA
- Double Contrast Barium Enema
Learn more about these tests here!
More and more people have been getting screened for Colorectal Cancer over the past few years and as information an awareness continues to spread, screenings will increase as well. Check out the links below to find out all you need to know about Colorectal Cancer.
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