Randomized trials show modest, short-term reductions in colorectal adenoma recurrence with calcium (about 1,200 mg/day), but calcium is not a substitute for colonoscopic surveillance. Discuss risks and benefits with your clinician.
Colon (colorectal) cancer often starts with subtle digestive symptoms. Know the warning signs - changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, unexplained anemia - and get screened starting at age 45 or sooner if you have higher risk.
Colorectal cancer often starts with subtle digestive changes. Know the early and advanced signs, what tests clinicians use, and why screening (starting at age 45 for average-risk adults) is key to early detection and prevention.
Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) uses low-dose CT and 3D imaging to screen the colon with less invasiveness than conventional colonoscopy. It detects polyps and cancers but cannot remove lesions - positive findings require traditional colonoscopy.