Colonoscopy is a technique that passes a flexible endoscope through the anus up to the cecum to view the entire colonic mucosa. If necessary, it is possible to conduct a biopsy of the lesion in the colon and some procedures such as polyp removal, removal of foreign bodies, injection of hemostasis.

Colon cancer is the 4th leading cause of death in the world after lung, stomach and liver cancers. However, if detected at an early stage, the cure rate is up to 90%. Many people have lived well for more than 20 years after the diagnosis of the disease.

Colon cancer is treatable, but early detection is an important part of the survival rate of those with the disease. Colon cancer detected at its earliest stage has a survival rate of 90% 5 years after diagnosis. One of the current methods of colon cancer screening is Cologuard. This is a test that detects abnormal DNA and traces of blood in your stool. This article will help you understand more information surrounding this test.

In recent years, we are seeing more and more patients with early-stage colorectal cancer due to the development of cancer screening programs. Based on the requirements for good clinical practice in these cases, the following is a summary of the European society medical oncology (ESMO) recommendations in this regard.

Currently, in the context of socio-economic development and health awareness of Vietnamese people has increased markedly, more and more people are coming to medical centers for early detection of cancer, especially cancer. colorectal - a common disease. Question: “How to recognize this disease early?” Recommended by many people. The following article will outline some tests to partially answer the above questions.

Gastroenterologists can and should guide colorectal cancer survivors in lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of recurrence and death from the disease. So what can you do to increase your survival time after cancer treatment?

The closer the family relationship between a person and a loved one affected with colorectal cancer, the higher the risk for that person. This is illustrated in analyzes and clinical studies.

Colon cancer is a common disease in the gastrointestinal tract and has a high mortality rate. However, if diagnosed and treated early, patients still have a good prognosis. In particular, there are now many proven studies on the prevention of this disease.

Colon cancer is a fairly common digestive cancer in Vietnam. Globally, colon cancer has the fourth highest mortality rate among cancers. However, if the signs of stage 1 colon cancer are recognized early, the chance of a cure is up to 90%.