Forsyth Medical Center 
Colorectal Cancer
| Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum, and is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers for both men and women in the United States. It is more common in people over the age of 40. |
Removing precancerous cells that may be present in the colon can prevent colorectal cancer before invasive cancer develops. Despite the availability of effective screening tests, colorectal cancer screening is not used very often. Therefore Forsyth encourages the use of colorectal cancer screening at regular intervals to help prevent this disease.
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Do you have specific questions about colorectal cancer? Visit our Health Library for answers. |
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Regular colorectal screening should begin at age 50. Screenings include: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy & Double-Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE).
To diagnose colorectal cancer, a biopsy must be taken during a procedure called a colonoscopy.
Forsyth Regional Cancer Center offers a wide range of options for treating colorectal cancer.
