| Nine out of 10 people whose colon cancer is discovered early will be alive 5 years later. |
| Q : | Why is this test so important? |
| A : | Removing polyps prevents colorectal cancer from ever starting. And cancers found in an early stage are more easily treated. Nine out of 10 people whose colon cancer is discovered early will be alive 5 years later. And many will live normal lifespans. |
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| Q : | What is colon cancer screening? |
| A : | "Screening" is a term used to describe a test for the early diagnosis of common cancers. Screening tests are ordered before symptoms develop. For patients with no family history of colon cancer, the current recommendation for colon cancer screening by the American Cancer Society is a colonoscopy at age 50. |
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| Q : | What is Open Access Colonoscopy? |
| A : | Open Access Colonoscopy is a program designed to allow well patients without significant gastrointestinal symptoms to have a colonoscopy without the inconvenience of a prelinimary office visit. |
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| Q : | How do I enroll in the Open Access Colonoscopy Program? |
| A : | If you feel that you would be a good candidate for this program, you may contact our office at 843-722-8000. Please leave your name, telephone number and a convenient time for our Open Access Nurse to contact you. |
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| Q : | Does my insurance pay for screening colonoscopies? |
| A : | Yes and No. Some insurance companies do pay for screening colonoscopies. Every insurance plan is different and carries different benefits depending on the employer. We will not be able to tell you if your particular plan covers this benefit until we obtain your insurance information. We suggest you contact your specific insurance carrier before scheduling your procedure. |
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