A colonoscopy could save your life. At Madison Regional Health System, your safety, comfort and dignity are important to us. Prior to the procedure, your healthcare team will give you detailed instructions on how to prepare and answer questions you may have. During the procedure, carefully monitored anesthesia is provided by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. As you prepare to go home after your procedure, our compassionate team will remain helpful and be available for follow-up questions or concerns.
Colonoscopies, considered the gold standard for detecting and preventing colorectal cancers, are critical in identifying and preventing colorectal cancer and can also detect conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, and colitis. During a colonoscopy, precancerous growths and polyps in the colon are located and removed, which stops the potential for cancer to grow or spread. With both detection and prevention in one procedure, colonoscopies are a powerful tool in the battle against colorectal cancer.
Additionally, colonoscopies enable early detection of colorectal cancer, which is vital for effective treatment planning and improving outcomes. It is recommended that individuals begin colonoscopy screenings at age 45, sooner if they are high-risk or as advised by their physician. Please talk to your physician to determine if a colonoscopy is right for you.