Gastroenterologist Dr. Kenneth Ellis discusses the importance of colon cancer screening. Colonoscopy is not only performed to detect colon cancer, it can also remove pre-cancerous polyps before they have a chance to turn into colon cancer. Everyone 50 years or older is at risk for colon cancer and should have a colonoscopy. If you have a family history of colon cancer you should talk to your doctor about when you should be screened.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Sheila Reddy and her patient, Nannette Kitowski, spoke with FOX 7 Austin about the importance of colon cancer screenings. As a breast cancer survivor, Nannette is at a higher risk for developing colon cancer. Having a colonoscopy is the best way to detect and prevent colon cancer.
