Colon Cancer Screening

Overview

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early. Screening colonoscopy looks for polyps — small growths that can turn into cancer over years — and removes them before they become a problem. For most adults, screening is recommended from age 45, or earlier if there's family history.

Common symptoms

• Often no symptoms in early stages — that's why screening matters
• Change in bowel habits lasting more than a few weeks
• Blood in stools or rectal bleeding
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent abdominal discomfort or cramping

When to see a doctor

If you're 45 or older and haven't had a screening colonoscopy, book one. If you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps, screening should start earlier — usually 10 years before the age your relative was diagnosed. Any new bowel symptoms in adults need evaluation.

How we help

We perform screening colonoscopy with full sedation for comfort. If polyps are found, we remove them during the same procedure and send them for testing. We then guide you on follow-up timing based on the findings — usually 3 to 10 years depending on results.