I have a family history of colorectal cancer. When should I start geting tested and how often.?

Question

Please, only health professionals or persons with credible sources reply. Thanks!

Answer 1

My family is also struck by the same affliction and the specialist told my sister and i that once we reached the age of 30 we should get tested once a year..and once we get closer to the age of 40 then we should get tested every six months..I'm now 38 years old and i go every six month for a colonoscopy and as embarassing as it is..it's worth it just for my piece of mind and health..i have allwasy tested clean but the last time i had it done they found polyps and took the lazer to them right away ..so thank god i get tested because that's the way the cancer starts..

Answer 2

Usually people over 50 get tested. You might want to start sooner (like 40). The BEST thing you can do is eat a high-fiber diet with LOTS of fruits, veggies, low-fat, and low in pre-packaged food. Foods like flax and broccoli are excellent for fighting cancer. One of the first signs of colorectal cancer is blood in the stool, so watch for that. I personally believe that cancer can be minimized through eating healthy.

Answer 3

I have the same family history and started with Sigmoidoscopy at 40 every other year. At 50 I went to Colonoscopy every 5 years. My wife has some family history too and, because they removed a polyp during her first Colonoscopy she goes back every 3 years. Sigmoidoscopy is easy, but the stuff they make you drink for Colonoscopy is freakin' awful.

Answer 4

Prevention is the answer not testing!Don't know your age,however you need to reach a competent nutritional adviser that can guide you to avoid this genetic flaw.With proper nutrition you can boost your immune system to destroy the cancer invaders before they cause a problem.You can test to verify your condition.The key is to kill the cancer before it starts.

Answer 5

No later than 40 it runs in my family and my father had it in 1991 he is still alive. My uncle is a retired gynecologist and this is his recommendation. Of course if you have problems sooner.

Answer 6

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