Colon cancer is a common type of cancer. In most cases, colon cancers begin as a benign or non-cancerous polyp, a small growth on the inside lining of the colon. Not all polyps turn into cancer and those that do take several years to do so. Screening for colon cancer allows polyps to be detected and removed early, which may prevent the development of cancer. 

 

Pacific Coast Digestive Health is the trusted expert for colon cancer screening. The American Cancer Society recommends that people be screened for colon cancer beginning at age 50. Screening may be warranted earlier for people with a history of polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and a personal or family history of certain cancers. Screening may include a fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and barium enema testing. To learn more, contact Pacific Coast Digestive Health today at 949-389-0660 or request an appointment online.

Colon cancer is a common type of cancer. In most cases, colon cancers begin as a benign or non-cancerous polyp, a small growth on the inside lining of the colon. Not all polyps turn into cancer and those that do take several years to do so. Screening for colon cancer allows polyps to be detected and removed early, which may prevent the development of cancer. 

 

Pacific Coast Digestive Health is the trusted expert for colon cancer screening. The American Cancer Society recommends that people be screened for colon cancer beginning at age 50. Screening may be warranted earlier for people with a history of polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and a personal or family history of certain cancers. Screening may include a fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and barium enema testing. To learn more, contact Pacific Coast Digestive Health today at 949-389-0660 or request an appointment online.