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Hello doctor,
My stomach hurts a lot. I want to be screened for colon cancer but currently, I am breastfeeding my baby (20 months old). So the doctor let me ask if breastfeeding women can screen for colon cancer? Because I've been having colon symptoms for a long time because I breastfeed my baby, I can't go for screening. Please advise, thank you doctor.
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Answered by Specialist II Tran Thi Hoang Yen - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can breastfeeding women screen for colon cancer? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic technique using a flexible endoscope that allows the doctor to easily observe the inside of the patient's colon. Thanks to this diagnostic technique, it helps to detect abnormalities in the intestinal tract such as tumors, ulcers, polyps and areas of inflammation or bleeding.
Colonoscopy is usually done under anesthesia, to help you feel comfortable during the procedure, the drug does not affect breastfeeding. You can do the screening when she can arrange the time.
If you still have questions about colon cancer screening, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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