Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it normal to get a colorectal cancer screening every year i ..had one 4 years ago negative dr office said i don't need another one?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: YES if you are in high risk group like familial polyposis , genetic disposition etc. Some physicians routinely will do in an annual check relatively inexpensive test 'stool for occult blood' . Normal population with out any colonic polyps and no symptoms will need colonoscopy every 5 yrs.
Answered 6/11/2017
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Which screening test is best for colorectal cancer?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are available screening tests for colorectal cancer?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I've had 3 colonoscopies over the last 15 years. All negative. No polyps. Non-smoker, non-drinker, normal weight. My mom died from colon cancer in 1997. Smoked 20yr, avg. drinker, obese, bad diet. Last screening 2016. How many years before next one?
What foods can one eat before a colorectal cancer screening?
Mom is 52. Smokes 2-3 cigs a day. Does she need to get screening colonoscopy even without symptoms? What are chances of colorectal cancer?
I've been having tonsil problems for a year and half, they have multiple lumps on them and one is bigger than the other I also get on and off sore throats, I'm also a smoker of 10 years should I get a cancer screening?
Drank alcohol (6+ units) every day for 10 years, I am 31 y/o now. Worried because I have increased my cancer risk. I will quit, but should I also pay for cancer screening that older adults are advised to get?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
