Routine colorectal cancer screenings are life-saving procedures that can detect colorectal cancer in its earliest stages and, in many cases, prevent it from developing in the first place.
The best way to screen for colorectal cancer is during a procedure called a colonoscopy, which allows your doctor to see and examine the inside of your colon. A colonoscopy also can help to prevent colorectal cancer because it allows your doctor to remove small growths called colon polyps before they have a chance to turn into cancer.
Although there are other non-colonoscopy screening tests available, they are not as effective as a colonoscopy for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer in its preliminary stages. Your doctor will recommend the colorectal cancer screening that is right for you.
Having routine colorectal cancer screenings can help your doctor find colorectal cancer early, before it becomes advanced and spreads to other areas of your body. Finding colorectal cancer in its earliest stages usually means a higher chance of survival.
Removing colon polyps, which can turn into cancer if they are left untreated, can prevent colorectal cancer from developing in the first place.
Your doctor will let you know when you should begin having routine colorectal cancer screenings. Your doctor’s colorectal cancer screening recommendation will depend on a few factors, including your age and colorectal cancer risk factors.
Most people are recommended to have colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 45, but your doctor may recommend starting earlier if you are at a high risk of developing colorectal cancer.
If you’ve already had your first colorectal cancer screening, your doctor will let you know when you should have your next screening based on your results.
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Your gastrointestinal (GI) system is one of the most important aspects of your health. When you suffer from digestive issues, it can be painful -- and even harmful if left untreated. If you think you might suffer from one of the conditions below, be sure to call us at 717-741-1414 to schedule an appointment.
UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology offers a variety of procedures to help treat your GI issues including:
2170 Noll Drive, Suite 30
Lancaster, PA 17603
2035 Technology Parkway
Suite 201
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
UPMC Memorial
1703 Innovation Dr.
Suite 3136
York, PA 17408
Phone: 717-741-3449
(Formerly Gastro Associates of York)
2690 Southfield Dr.
Suite A
York, PA 17403
*Our telephones are answered Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology Associates providers have advanced training in digestive medicine and are board-certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. Our office is proud to be a part of UPMC in central Pa.'s Specialty Care practice network.
You can find our office (formerly Gastro Associates of York) in York, PA on Southfield Drive off of Leader Heights Road. We're just a short drive off Interstate 83. Call 717-741-1414 to make an appointment today.
Your gastrointestinal (GI) system is one of the most important aspects of your health. When you suffer from digestive issues, it can be painful -- and even harmful if left untreated. If you think you might suffer from one of the conditions below, be sure to call us at 717-741-1414 to schedule an appointment.
UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology offers a variety of procedures to help treat your GI issues including:
(Formerly York Endoscopy Center)
2690 Southfield Dr.
Suite B
York, PA 17403
*Our telephones are answered Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
UPMC Specialty Care York Endoscopy (formerly York Endoscopy Center) is located next to and in conjunction with UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology where together they perform more than 6,000 endoscopy procedures each year.
You can find our office (formerly Gastro Associates of York) in York, PA on Southfield Drive off of Leader Heights Road. We're just a short drive off Interstate 83.
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