Using Colonoscopy to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer | Ohio State Medical Center
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Channel: Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · 2016 · Education
Colonoscopy not only helps diagnose colon cancer, but can actually reduce risk of developing colon cancer in the first place through removal of polyps. Peter Stanich, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, explains the basics of this painless, simple procedure and tells why it is important to get a colonoscopy starting at age 50 or possibly earlier and/or more frequently if you have a family history of polyps or colon cancer or have an inherited colon cancer syndrome. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit https://internalmedicine.osu.edu/digestivediseases/ or call (614) 293-6255.
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