Ask the doctor Dr. Mai Bui-Duy is a Medical Director at Central California Alliance for Health. She practiced internal medicine primary care in Santa Cruz County for seven years and has 15 years of experience in the medical field. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer found in men and women. Colorectal cancer happens when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Here are a few things you need to know about a colorectal cancer screening. What is a colorectal cancer screening? Why is it important? A colorectal cancer screening is when your doctor checks to see if you have any precancerous polyps (small clumps of cells) or signs of colorectal cancer. The screening is used to check for disease even if you don’t have any symptoms. It is important to check for cancer through regular screenings. Early treatment works best to help prevent serious health issues! Screening tests consist of something as simple as a stool test. The stool If you are an Alliance member, you can be screened for colorectal cancer at no cost to you. Talk to your doctor to set up your screening! test is usually done every year in people 45 to 75 years of age. Some people need a colonoscopy. This lets a doctor see inside the intestine using a flexible scope. Your doctor can answer questions about screenings and decide the best test for you. 4 Living Healthy Do I need a colorectal cancer screening?
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