Colonoscopy and Upper Endoscopy
Dr. Ike performs colonoscopy endoscopies to screen for polyps and tumors and to treat rectal bleeding and anemia. Colonoscopies are recommended to screen for colon cancer starting at age 45.
- Screening colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy for rectal bleeding
- Colonoscopy for anemia
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
A Note on Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most preventable, yet least prevented, form of cancer. It is the third most common cancer among man and women, is on the rise in people 45 to 49 years old, and at least 70% of people have no family history of it.
CRC typically starts as a polyp, or growth, on the wall of the colon or rectum, which develops into cancer. Many people with early-stage CRC have no symptoms, but it can be detected through screening. Most important, regular screening can help find CRC in the early stages, and when caught then, it is more treatable in 90% of people, which is why it is important to screen in time.
You have three choices when it comes to colorectal cancer screening: colonoscopy, Cologuard®, and fecal (stool) occult blood test (FOBT). Cologuard and FOBT are done at home and do not require bowel cleansing. Colonoscopy requires bowel prep, but the procedure enables us to remove and biopsy the polyps. No matter which type of screening you choose, the American Cancer Society recommends regular screening, starting at age 45. Regular screening can save lives.