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Someone born in 1990 is Twice likely to Get Colon Cancer

Someone Born in 1990 is Twice likely to Get Colon Cancer as Someone born in 1950. Older People get their Polyp Removed but Younger NOT

National Cancer Institute report shows that YOUNGER PEOPLE are Now at bigger Risk of Getting Colon Cancer .

Everyone is focusing on Older People and Removing their Polyps .If they Complain of Blood in Stool--the doctor immediately refers them for Colonoscopy.

But if a 30 year old complains of Blood in Stool,the doctor says,"Ha that must be due to your Hemorrhoids". A woman insisted but doctor would not listen --saying Colon Cancer is Older Person Cancer.

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This MYTH -- is Causing more Colon Cancers among people under 49 yr.

There are 3 major studies done by 3 Top Cancer Hospitals in America--MD Anderson,Sloan Kettering and Dana Farber over last 5 years. All Confirm that their data based on large samples Confirms this Finding.

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They have Not figured out the reasons,BUT one reason is Clear-- Lack of Screening for under 49 .

Insurance pays for screening over 50--but the Doctor has to be sure --for insurance to pay for Colonoscopy.

So if You do not have family history--you are likely to be ignored by your Primary doctor for Colonoscopy--Which is Golden Standard way to Confirm Colon Cancer.

My suggestion: Call us at 630 232 2025 and Let us review your SYMPTOMS Carefully and Get U colonoscopy for very affordable Price -- Leave No Chance to WRONG DIAGNOSIS.

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