If found in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is one of the easiest cancers to detect, treat and beat! That’s why Franciscan Health patient Rachelle Bowman, stage 1 colorectal cancer survivor, is letting you know about her experience and why you shouldn’t put off your colonoscopy screening.
The recommended colonoscopy screening age was recently lowered to 45 years old. This move is allowing physicians to remove precancerous polyps sooner rather than later.
On the fence? Colonoscopies get a bad rep, but if you have risk factors, be aware. Take a free quiz to learn your colorectal cancer risk: https://ha.healthawareservices.com/ra/survey/4384