Kristin Busch, M.D.:   Colorectal Cancer
Channel: MyMichiganHealth
Date: 2018-02-28

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. MidMichigan Health Colon & Rectal Surgeon Kristin Busch, M.D., discusses the importance of scheduling a colonoscopy screening at age 50 if you are at normal risk or sooner if you have a family history of the disease. The colonoscopy test involves a longer lighted tube, which allows the doctor to see the entire colon. If a polyp is detected during this 30- to 60-minute procedure, it can be removed. If anything appears abnormal in the colon, a biopsy can be done, whereby a small piece of tissue is removed and sent to the lab for testing. For questions about screening recommendations, talk to your primary care provider. Take a free colorectal health assessment, visit www.midmichigan.org/colon.