Colorectal cancer screening Singapore - alphagastr

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Alpha Digestive & Liver Centre: Singapore's colorectal cancer screening centre How do I know when I need to go for a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is recommended if you are 50 years old or older, or if you are 40 years old and have an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer due to family history or ethnicity. A colonoscopy is also recommended if you have had symptoms such as rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habits, weight loss, and abdominal pain. What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is an examination of the large intestine (colon) using a long, flexible tube with a light and tiny camera at one end (a colonoscope). A colonoscopy allows your doctor to detect abnormal changes in the lining of your large intestine and remove any abnormal growths called polyps. What are the symptoms of Colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Address: 3 Mount Elizabeth, Medical Centre, 15-09, Singapore 228510; Phone: 65 8876 9034