Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/0vBz4BMqjhc   If you’re older than 50 and younger than 75, you need colon cancer screening using an immunochemical stool test for blood traces every 2 years OR a colonoscopy every 10 years.  The American College of Physicians now makes straight-forward recommendations that smooth out confusing guidelines from other groups including the American Cancer Society.   This simple plan is only for those without extra risks.  These include a family history of colorectal cancer, a history of inflammatory bowel disease, an inherited bowel disease such as polyp formation, a personal history of polyps, or a previous colon or rectal cancer.   If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, avoid the nasty colonoscopy prep and purchase the FIT (fecal immmunochemical test) online for about $35.   https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2754194/screening-colorectal-cancer-asymptomatic-average-risk-adults-guidance-statement-from   #Coloncancer #FIT #colonoscopy #polyps