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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
in North America, yet it is one of the most easily-prevented cancers.
The disease strikes men and women equally, with a 1 in 16 lifetime
chance. For those with a family history of colorectal cancer, the risk
may be much greater. The most significant risk factor for colorectal
cancer is increasing age. Most authorities now advise that anyone 50
years of age or older begin having their colon checked every five years.
For those with a family history, such screening should begin earlier.
Colorectal cancer has a high survival rate if detected early. By the
time symptoms appear, cancer can be well established and, in many cases,
already spread to other parts of the body. In order to maximize the
chances of a cure, colorectal cancer must be identified in its
earliest phases, before symptoms occur.
Screening is the process of looking for cancer or the precursors
of cancer in individuals who have no symptoms. It is of particular relevance
in colorectal cancer since the precursors of this disease (polyps)
usually exist in a long, symptom-free phase during which they can be
easily detected and eliminated.
The Pezim Clinic offers colorectal
cancer screening programs for patients with a normal risk of colorectal
cancer, and programs for those with increased risk. Click the link to
read more about how an hour spent with us could add decades to your
life.
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