Find Colorectal Cancer Early, When It Is Most Curable
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. It is increasingly being diagnosed in people under age 50, prompting experts to revise guidelines to recommend screening starting at age 45. The good news is that colorectal cancer is a preventable disease. Screening for colorectal cancer can help doctors find colon and rectal cancers earlier when they are easiest to treat and may even be curable. There are several tests available for colorectal cancer screening. At NewYork-Presbyterian, we make getting colorectal cancer screening easy, with preparations and processes that are convenient and streamlined. We provide colonoscopies at a variety of locations in the New York metropolitan area. Stool-based tests for screening are also available.
Are you at risk for colorectal cancer?
The following factors have been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer:
- Personal history of colon polyps
- Family history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps
- Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- Personal or family history of a genetic cancer syndrome, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
The American Cancer Society recommends that everyone start colorectal cancer screening at age 45. If you have a family history of colon cancer or rectal cancer, it is recommended you begin screening for colorectal cancer at age 40 or 10 years before the age at which your family member was diagnosed, whichever comes first. Speak with your doctor about your personal level of risk and when it is best to begin colorectal cancer screening. Check with your insurance company about your coverage.
Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer
Why Choose Us
NewYork-Presbyterian offers colonoscopies at a number of convenient locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley, so you can arrange to get the test close to where you live. If screening results show you need further testing, we offer all of the care you need, provided by multidisciplinary teams of colorectal cancer experts. Call us today to make an appointment.