Senior Services
Reducing You Risk of Colon Cancer
Did you know that as of July 1, 2001, Medicare covers routine screenings for colon cancer once every ten years for people over age 50?
Colon cancer is the nation’s number two cancer killer, second only to lung cancer. In many cases, the cancer has no symptoms,* so routine screenings after age 50 are critical to catch the disease in its earlier stage.
Ask your primary care physician if you should have a colonoscopy. If you don’t have a primary care physician, call the Best of Health Physician Referral Line at 1-800-454-9800.
*When symptoms do occur, they can include blood in the stool, a change in bowel habits, or unexplained abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should visit your physician.