COLON CANCER SCREENING
The American College of Surgeons and American Cancer Society now both recommend colorectal cancer screening is recommended for all adults age 45 and older. Those with a family history of
colorectal cancer should begin their screening at age 40 or sooner. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, and is highly preventable with timely
screening.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html
Colonoscopy is more precise than x-ray for the diagnosis of many colorectal problems, including the detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyp growths within the lining of the colon. During a
colonoscopy procedure, a long and thin, flexible tube with a small camera inside is carefully inserted into the rectum and manipulated through the colon. Small and medium sized polyps and growths can
safely be removed with the scope, and may avoid the need for invasive surgery.
UPPER ENDOSCOPY
An EGD (esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy) is similar to a colonoscopy procedure, but is used to detect upper digestive problems of the esophagus and stomach (such as stomach ulcers, gastric acid reflux
with long term heartburn, and hiatal hernias of the stomach). A long and thin, flexible tube is carefully inserted into the throat, esophagus, and stomach to investigate for problems or signs of
disease.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Our goal is to keep you as comfortable as possible during your procedure. WIth moderate sedation through an IV, you will feel drowsy and may sleep throughout the procedure, but will easily awaken
when spoken to or touched. You may or may not remember being in the procedure room.