Sunday, August 14, 2011

Colonoscopy for Dummies



It’s the life-saving procedure that is the butt (sorry) of every joke. Not only doctors, but truckdrivers, teachers and the corner bartender know the importance of colonoscopy in detecting cancer early enough to cure. Still, everyone seems to be dragging their feet and find way too many excuses to schedule one. There is an easy to read guide that will answer many questions, including the ones that patients think are too dumb to ask. Colonoscopy for Dummies is a FREE download.

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind smoking-related lung cancer. Guidelines strongly recommend that people begin receiving colon cancer screenings upon reaching age 50, or earlier if they have a family history of the disease. The preparation for the test is the part that most worries patients: anticipation is far worse than the actual event. This and many other topics are covered in easy to understand language.

Colonoscopy for Dummies is available through collaboration between Salix Pharmaceuticals and the Colon Cancer Alliance.

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