Topic: Cancer
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Ryan J. Garry, M.D. FACS | Gastroenterology and HepatologyMany people worry about having a colonoscopy, but the procedure is much easier than you think, and it can help catch cancer early.
UPDATE February 17, 2022:
Most people should begin screening for colorectal cancer soon after turning 45, then continue getting screened at regular intervals. However, you may need to be tested earlier than 45, or more often than other people, if you have—
- Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
- A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.
- A genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)external icon or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).
If you think you are at increased risk for colorectal cancer, speak with your doctor about—
- When to begin screening.
- Which test is right for you.
- How often to get tested.
Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lung Cancer Screening
Michael P. Pietila, M.D., FCCP, FACP | Pulmonology and Sleep MedicineFor people who are 50 to 80 years old and have a history of smoking, lung cancer screenings are recommended for early detection.
Medicare Approved Lung Cancer Screening
Michael P. Pietila, M.D., FCCP, FACP | Pulmonology and Sleep MedicineLung Cancer screening can help detect this deadly disease, and now it’s approved and covered by Medicare.