Staying Well

Even if colon cancer doesn't run in your family, it's still important to get a colonoscopy.Have you ever had a colonoscopy? If you have, you may dread going back; and if you haven't had one yet, you're holding out for as long as you can.It's important not to put it off any longer.A colonoscopy allows your doctor to take a look at the inner lining of your large intestine, rectum and colon by using a long, thin, flexible tube. This test helps your doctor discover any ulcers, tumors, inflammation or bleeding.The procedure sounds painful, invasive and unnecessary. Why would anyone need this, especially if you have stellar digestive health? Before opting out, there are many benefits you need to be aware of.Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is life threatening. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.At what age should you start having routine colono