May Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis 3. Feel free to reprint all or part of an article. Please credit Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Early detection is key to beating colorectal cancer, according to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. To increase early detection, the American Cancer Society recently updated its screening guidelines, and Medicare has expanded coverage of screening tests.
Researchers also continue to explore new techniques for colon cancer screening.
When polyps and early stage cancers are found and removed before they ve produced any symptoms, the cure rate for colorectal cancer approaches 100 percent. In flexible sigmoidoscopy, a slender, lighted tube is used to look for polyps and cancer inside your rectum and the last two feet of your colon. More frequent or earlier screening is recommended if you have a family history of colon cancer or have had polyps or colon cancer in the past. Talk with your doctor about a colon cancer screening plan that s appropriate for you. Choosing the right exercises and performing them correctly are key in treating and preventing osteoporosis, according to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.