Condition: Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer or bowel cancer, is a common form of cancer, affecting about 1 in 24 women and 1 in 22 men at some point in their lives.
Screening Options: If you’re anxious about the thought of a colonoscopy, you have alternatives. Doctors now offer several screening options.
Recommendations:
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently lowered its recommended age for beginning colorectal cancer screenings from 50 to 45. However, this recommendation is for people without symptoms who have no family history of the disease. Talk to your doctor to find out more.
Minimally Invasive Capabilities Improve Colorectal Surgeries
Many colorectal procedures can be performed using minimally invasive robotic-assisted equipment, which provide better outcomes, fewer complications, and a shorter and less painful recovery period for patients. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus recently upgraded its minimally invasive surgical capabilities with four new da Vinci® surgical robots, demonstrating its commitment to technological innovation.
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