What is rectal cancer screening?
Rectal cancer screening detects signs of cancer in the rectum. Rectal cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms in its early stages, so screenings are important to catch the condition as soon as possible.
If your screening shows signs of rectal cancer, you’ll have additional testing to help diagnose the condition. When found early, rectal cancer is considered very treatable.
Why is rectal cancer screening so important?
Screening for rectal cancer is important as it can find any signs of cancer in its earliest stages when it's easier to treat. Choosing a colonoscopy for your screening can also remove precancerous rectal polyps and prevent cancer from developing.
Colorectal cancer is one of the top five types of cancer diagnosed in the United States. However, with screening options that help stop rectal cancer before it has the chance to grow, the number of overall cases of this type of cancer has been decreasing.
Rectal cancer symptoms are typically not immediately noticeable when the cancer first develops. Screening is one of the best ways to find cancer in its early stages. When localized rectal cancer is found before it can spread, the five-year survival rate is 90%.
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We help you get care at a location that fits your needs. We offer several locations for your care, including rectal cancer screening and diagnostic options in North and Central Texas.
