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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Matters March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable
We Accept Care Credit
At Virginia Colonoscopy, we are committed to making essential digestive health care accessible and affordable for our patients. That’s why we are pleased to announce
Stool Test or Blood Test? Neither.
You SHOULD NOT get a stool or blood test for Colorectal Cancer Screen. Instead, we STRONGLY recommend COLONOSCOPY as the #1 preferred test to detect
2025 is your year to get a colonoscopy!
Taking care of your health is one of the most important commitments you can make to yourself and your loved ones. While regular screenings might
Do they put you to sleep for a colonoscopy?
At Virginia Colonoscopy, we want to keep our patients informed about their healthcare. That includes answering all of your questions about your care, the exam
Is colonoscopy a painful process?
If you’re concerned about your colonoscopy being painful, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern among individuals coming in for their first exam. Allow me
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Overview March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention of the disease.
How Do I Find a Colonoscopy Doctor Near Me?
According to CNN, doctors perform around 15 million colonoscopies per year. As you can see, a colonoscopy is a common procedure. However, you may still struggle to
Why Are Young Adults Getting Colon Cancer?
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend in the world of healthcare: an increase in colorectal cancer rates among young adults. Traditionally, colon cancer was
Why Colonoscopies Matter: Benefits, Procedure, Risks, and Recovery
Did you know that one in every 23 men and one in every 26 women will be diagnosed with colon cancer at some point in their lives?
Benefits of a Colonoscopy
The primary benefit from scheduling yourself for a colonoscopy is that a colonoscopy screening dramatically lowers your risk of developing colorectal cancer, the second leading
Colon Cancer in Younger Adults: Why 45 is the “New” 50
The Problem This year in the US, it is predicted that over 150,00 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and that 53,000 people in
Colon Cancer: The Silent Killer and how to Prevent it
This year, almost 150,000 people in the United States will get diagnosed with colon cancer. Almost 53,000 people will die. This makes colon cancer the second leading cause of cancer death in United States. Despite the dismal statistics, and unknown to most people, colon cancer is also the most preventable of all known cancers.
Will Smith’s Colonoscopy
Actor Will Smith had a colonoscopy. In the link below, he raises awareness about the importance of cancer screenings. In September 2018, actor Will Smith