Colon Health
printImportant Facts About Colon Cancer
Why should I worry about Colon Cancer when I feel great? Below are the facts about colon cancer along with reasons you should stay on top of this disease:
- Colon Cancer in its early stages has no outward symptoms.
- Colon Cancer is the second leading cancer killer in America behind lung cancer.
- 50,000 Americans die annually from Colon Cancer.
- There are 150,000 new cases diagnosed in the US annually.
- Deaths from Colon Cancer are split evenly between men and women.
- 90% of new cases are found in people over 50 years old.
- Despite the fact that most insurance plans pay for a colonoscopy once the patient reaches 50 years old, less than 45% of the 50 plus set have had at least one colonoscopy.
- The most positive fact is that, unlike all other cancers, Colon Cancer can be prevented from occurring if polyps that form in the colon are detected and removed before they turn cancerous.
- Most polyps take between five and ten years to become cancerous.
- Ten percent of new Colon Cancers are found in people below the age of 50. Particularly susceptible are individuals with a family history of colon Cancer.
How can I stay ahead of Colon Cancer?
- Establish a routine screening system.
- There are several available alternatives
a. Colonoscopy
b. Virtual Colonoscopy
c. Sigmoidoscopy
d. Guaiac fecal occult blood test
e. Immunochemical occult blood test
What kind of test is Colon Health Check, and what are its advantages?
- Colon Health Check is an Immunochemical occult blood test
- It is FDA cleared for direct consumer purchase and for conducting the test in the privacy of your own bathroom (or on the road)
- The test results are available in five minutes
- It has an accuracy of 98% based on the clinical studies that lead to FDA approval. It also has a control feature that tells you that the test was properly administered.
- Unlike the guaiac method, Colon Health check requires no dietary restriction before taking the test, only one versus multiple samples required, and you get the answer right away instead of shipping the samples to a lab or physician’s office.
What should I do if the test is positive?
See your doctor immediately!
How often should I take the Colon Health Check?
Once a year is recommended
How to Detect Colorectal Cancer Early
The early stage of colon cancer usually has no symptoms. That means the only way to detect it early is by testing for it. Colon Health Check is an early detection testing kit you can use in the privacy of your own home.