Who needs it?

• Colonoscopy is recommended for individuals who are at average risk of colon cancer starting at age 50.
• Those with a family history of colon cancer or certain medical conditions may need to start screening at an earlier age.

How it's done?

• A flexible tube called a colonoscope is inserted into the rectum and advanced through the colon during the procedure.
• The colonoscope has a camera and a light at the end that allows the doctor to examine the lining of the colon and identify any abnormalities.
• The procedure is usually done under sedation to make the patient more comfortable.

Frequency

• The procedure is typically repeated every 10 years if no abnormalities are found.