The Number One Colon Cancer Myth - “There is no way I can get colon cancer!”

The vast majority of colon cancers occur in patients without a family history of colon cancer.  It is estimated that 1 in 19 men and 1 in 20 women will get colon cancer. The sad fact is that most of these could be prevented with a timely screening colonoscopy.


Colonoscopy screenings have reduced the number of people diagnosed with colon cancer by 30% over the last 10 years. In the United States, the acceptance and utilization of screening colonoscopies have resulted in reductions of colon cancer and death by 80% in the rectum and left side of colon and by 40 to 60% in the right side of colon. 

A screening colonoscopy is recommended for everyone who is age 50+. However, individuals with lower gastrointestinal symptoms such as a change in bowel habits, change in stool consistency, unexplained diarrhea or constipation, rectal bleeding, iron deficiency,  unexplained weight loss, a family history of Colorectal Cancer, or a familial colon cancer gene syndrome may require a colonoscopy earlier than age 50.

Get a Colonoscopy Now!

If you suffer from any of these symptoms, or are age 50+ don't delay. If you are in the greater Philadelphia area, schedule an appointment with one of our Gastroenterologists today!