{"id":32203,"date":"2022-03-15T12:33:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T05:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=32203"},"modified":"2022-03-13T12:55:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-13T05:55:07","slug":"colon-cancer-myths-vs-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/colon-cancer-myths-vs-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon Cancer Myths vs. Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colon cancer myths can be dangerous.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early detection gives you a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/cancer-types\/colorectal-cancer\/statistics#:~:text=For%20colon%20cancer%2C%20the%20overall,year%20survival%20rate%20is%2072%25.\"><b>91 percent<\/b><\/a><b> chance of survival.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can reduce your colon cancer risk factors by changing your diet and lifestyle.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>At-home colorectal screening is as effective as colonoscopy.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon cancer myths and misunderstandings may prevent patients from seeking early, lifesaving help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorectal cancer is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/cancer-types\/colorectal-cancer\/statistics#:~:text=For%20colon%20cancer%2C%20the%20overall,year%20survival%20rate%20is%2072%25.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fourth most common cancer in the U.S.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s second only to lung cancer in the number of deaths it causes. Fortunately, there has been a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seer.cancer.gov\/statfacts\/html\/colorect.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steady decrease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the number of colon cancer diagnoses and deaths since 1992. Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable; regular screening can be lifesaving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Colon Cancer Myths Are Dangerous<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you develop colon cancer and doctors notice it early, you may fully recover with surgery alone. Other treatment options are also available. The problem is that many of us have incorrect beliefs about this disease, which may prevent us from getting screened as early and frequently as doctors recommend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If doctors detect your colorectal cancer early, you have a 91 percent chance of survival. Unfortunately, only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/cancer-types\/colorectal-cancer\/statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of colon cancer cases come to light at an early stage. Since this disease often has no symptoms, it may occur in people with no risk factors or family history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispelling the myths about colon cancer will help you understand how regular screening can protect you and your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #1: Colorectal Cancer Is Fatal<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people think that cancer is a fatal disease. While colorectal cancer is one of the most frequent types of cancer, it is not the most dangerous. When discovered in time, doctors can successfully treat 9 patients out of 10. That outcome is encouraging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if cancer spreads to surrounding tissues, the five-year survival rate is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/cancer-types\/colorectal-cancer\/statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s far from being fatal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, late-stage colorectal cancer is deadlier. Only 15 percent of late-stage colon cancer sufferers survive it. Late discovery gives the disease time to spread to other body parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With regular colorectal screening, you can ensure that any problems are discovered early.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #2: You Can\u2019t Do Anything About Getting Colon Cancer<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although family history can predict colorectal cancer, people with no family history of the disease may develop it as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot eliminate your colorectal cancer risk. Everyone with a colon is at risk to some degree. You can, however, reduce the likelihood of developing the disease by changing your diet and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to eat more vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Avoid red meat and fatty or processed foods, and get regular exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32205\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-3_11zon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32205\" title=\"Plant-based food\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-3_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Plant-based food\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-3_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-3_11zon-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Foods rich in fiber support colon health.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular consumption of red meat is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4698595\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colorectal cancer risk factor. Red meat generates cancer-causing substances when exposed to hot surfaces or open flame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #3: Screening Is Unnecessary for Those Without Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the colorectal cancer myths, this one may be the most dangerous. Colorectal cancer is often symptomless. Around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK470380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of diagnosed cases are discovered through routine screening in people with no symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t rely on symptoms to alert you that something may be wrong in your colon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/colorectal\/basic_info\/screening\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. If you have several risk factors, like a family history of colon cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease, consider starting earlier. If you\u2019re low-risk and squeamish about colonoscopy, at-home colorectal screening is an easy, affordable, and private way to screen for the disease without going to a clinic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #4: You Should Only Screen for Colon Cancer if Your Doctor Brings It Up<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another dangerous colon cancer myth, as it discourages potentially life-saving action. Your doctor may not remember to remind you of colorectal cancer screening.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can\u2019t expect your doctor to know about any family history of cancer or polyps. Take the initiative and ask your doctor about colon cancer screening. Share information and be open.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #5: Colonoscopy Is Your Only Screening Option<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32206\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-2_11zon-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32206\" title=\"Image of a colonoscope inside a colon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-2_11zon-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a colonoscope inside a colon\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-2_11zon-1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-2_11zon-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A colonoscopy can be intimidating.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People tend to associate colon cancer screening with colonoscopy, but those are not necessarily the same thing. Colonoscopy is a procedure involving the insertion of a tube through your rectum, which many people consider uncomfortable or embarrassing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colonoscopy allows doctors to look for signs of polyps (which can be removed during the procedure) or cancerous growths in your colon. They can also take tissue samples for analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/10.7326\/M18-2390\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests, however, that at-home fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) may be nearly as good at detecting colorectal cancer as a colonoscopy. And these tests only require a stool sample you can get in the comfort of your bathroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can order an at-home <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/colorectal-cancer-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colorectal cancer screening test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and use it to collect and mail in your specimen. The lab checks for traces of blood in your feces. If your test is positive, you will get a free consultation with a doctor, who will help you decide whether you should have a colonoscopy to confirm the result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #6: Colonoscopy Hurts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colonoscopy may be uncomfortable, but it does not hurt. During the procedure, the doctor inserts the tube through your rectum, looking at the lining of your colon through a camera. Colonoscopy patients receive conscious sedation to minimize their discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most uncomfortable part of the procedure is the preparation of the colon the day before, because you will have to ingest only clear liquids and take a laxative to clean your colon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #7: Having a Colon Polyp Means You Have Cancer<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyps are what doctors call <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-cancerous growths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are not cancer but may turn cancerous in time. To prevent colon cancer, your doctor may remove your polyps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32208\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4.jpeg_11zon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32208\" title=\"Colon with polyps inside\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4.jpeg_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Colon with polyps inside\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4.jpeg_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4.jpeg_11zon-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Colon polyps don\u2019t mean cancer, but they are not good news<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of polyps in your colon increases your risk of developing colorectal cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Myth #8: Health Plans Don\u2019t Cover Colorectal Cancer Screening<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer testing. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/treatment\/finding-and-paying-for-treatment\/health-insurance-laws\/the-health-care-law.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable Care Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires Medicare and private insurers to cover all costs of colorectal screening. The law defines different screening methods and sets conditions for their coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Talk to Your Doctor About Colorectal Cancer Screening<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon cancer myths spread disinformation about a serious disease. They can diminish your chances of survival and limit your treatment options. Talk to your doctor about your colon cancer risk if you believe you may be likely to develop the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/colorectal-cancer-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home colorectal screening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cost-effective and comfortable way to test for colon cancer. For people with a low risk of colorectal cancer, a FIT test once a year is an effective way to detect the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>eDrugstore Can Help<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We carry at-home FIT <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/colorectal-cancer-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colorectal screening tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that work with stool samples. Order a test, follow the instructions to collect a stool sample, and mail in your specimen. Shipping is free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive your results in two to five days, and we offer a free doctor consultation for positive results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Colon cancer myths can be dangerous. Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable. Early detection gives you a 91 percent chance of survival. You can reduce your colon cancer risk factors by changing your diet and lifestyle. 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