Getting a colonoscopy has proven to cut down cancer deaths by quite a bit.

Here is why:

Colonoscopy Saves Lives

It has been thought of for a while, but more studies keep proving that getting a colonoscopy can decrease your chance of getting cancer significantly.  The reason for that is because a colonoscopy is able to detect polyps and if those are removed during a colonoscopy, the risk of developing cancer decreases.  By removing these polyps, you are able to decrease the chance of getting cancer by over 50%.  

Reducing Deaths

It was always expected that getting a colonoscopy would have an effect on the decreased risk of developing colon cancer.  By getting more data about colonoscopies saving lives, the narrative is out there and more people can be aware of how this will help them.  After getting the polyps removed, it is recommended that you get a colonoscopy again after about 3 years to make sure that you are still healthy.  

Following Up

Just because you got polyps removed during your colonoscopy does not mean that you are just done and don’t need to worry about it again.  It is important to get checked shortly after to make sure that no more of the polyps have developed.  If more have developed and they are not removed, colon cancer chances increase quite a bit.  

Getting Screened

There are all kinds of screenings that can be done for colon cancer.  A full-on colonoscopy is always the best choice but it is also known that any type of screening is better than none.  It is recommended that you start getting screened at 50 years old and then have your doctor guide your next visit thereafter your first one.  It is also important to examine your family history to know if you need to be tested more regularly than normal people would.  Schedule a colonoscopy for Dr. Berookim today!