A colonoscopy lets your doctor look inside your colon and remove polyps during the same procedure.
Recommended for high-risk individuals and available to all adults as a primary screening option
- Usually every 10 years for average-risk adults with normal results (no polyps removed and no family history).
- Performed with sedation.
- Allows doctors to find and remove polyps during the same procedure, helping prevent cancer.
What to expect
- You will follow prep instructions the day before, including a special diet and laxative to clean out your colon.
- The procedure usually takes 20 to 30 minutes while you are sedated.
- Most people go home the same day.
Recovery
Most people feel back to normal by the next day.
Risks
Risks are low but can include bleeding or, rarely, a small tear in the colon wall.
Your provider will review the risks and benefits with you.
Make an appointment today
To schedule your colon cancer screening, call 800.922.0000.