Screening Colonoscopy

“Do I need a colonoscopy?”

If you, or someone you know, answers yes to any of the
following, a colonoscopy is indicated.

*Yes*	No
□	□	*Family/personal history of colorectal cancer*
□	□	*Family/personal history of colorectal polyps*
□	□	*Age 50 or older without symptoms*
□	□	*Rectal bleeding (bleeding is never “normal”)*
□	□	*Abdominal pain*
□	□	*Change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation etc)*

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. But screening and early detection, along with the removal of polyps, can have a dramatic effect on colon cancer prevention.

Call to Action!

To schedule your colonoscopy:

1) Call 317-841-8090 or

2) Click here to download the appointment forms.

3) Fax or mail to our office.

We’ll do the rest

Did You Know?

	You can schedule a colonoscopy without a prior office visit?
	Every 3.5 minutes, someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer
	Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
	An estimated 57,000 die each year from this preventable disease.
	When cancer is detected after it has spread to other parts of the body, less than 7% may be treated successfully. Early detection saves lives!
	Majority of colorectal cancers can be prevented with removal of pre-cancerous polyps!

For out of state friends or relatives, please visit our website for a link to the American Society of Colon and Rectal surgeons for information on finding a colorectal specialist near them

“Starting at age 50, all individuals should have a screening colonoscopy. If a person under age 50 has symptoms such as a change of bowel habits, bleeding from the rectum, occasional diarrhea and / or abdominal pain the person could be considered high risk and should talk to their doctor immediately. High risk individuals include those who have a first-degree relative with a history of colon cancer or individuals with polyps.”

Physicians of
Colon and Rectal Care Center

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