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Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. However, many colorectal cancers can be prevented through early and regular screening. A colonoscopy is the best screening test available for colorectal cancer.

Traditionally, men and women are screened between the ages of 45 and 75, but people at higher risk such as African Americans may need to be screened earlier. Please talk with your health care provider about the best screening guidelines for you. A doctor’s colonoscopy prescription is needed before scheduling a screening.

Both DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital offer colonoscopy services.

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Women and Colon Cancer

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When it comes to colon cancer women have nearly the same risk as men. About 1 in every 25 women in the U.S. is at risk for developing cancer of the colon or rectum, and this type of cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in both men and women.

Physicians also report women can be more likely to be hesitant about talking about changes in their bowel color, stool shape or chronic diarrhea, but these are serious signs that something could be amiss within the colon or rectum.

Colon cancer risk factors for Women (same as for men):

  1. A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps.
  2. Being age 50 and older
  3. Lack of regular physical activity
  4. Obesity
  5. Diabetes
  6. Low intake diet of fruits and vegetables
  7. Low-fiber and high-fat diets
  8. Diets consisting of high intake of processed red meat
  9. Alcohol and/or tobacco use
  10. Chronic inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis

Knowing your family history and talking openly with a physician about colon health can lead to early diagnosis and life-saving treatment. To find a DMC physician or gastroenterologist, visit DMC.org/find-a-doctor or call 313-577-7261.

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