Cancer Screening In Lexington, West Columbia, & Columbia, SC

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US, yet many adults don’t get the proper screenings they need to detect colon cancer early on. Our cancer screenings save lives and protect you and those you love from colon cancer.

Cancer Screening

Cancer Screening In Lexington, West Columbia, & Columbia, SC

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. This is something to take seriously and yet many adults don’t get the proper screenings they need to detect colon cancer early on. The simple screening that our gastroenterologists at Consultants in Gastroenterology in Columbia, West Columbia, and Lexington SC saves lives and it’s the best way to protect you and those you love from colon cancer

Why are screenings necessary?

Colon cancer begins as polyps that develop within the lining of the colon. If left undetected, these polyps will continue to grow. Once they are large enough, they become cancerous and can continue to spread throughout the colon. Colon cancer develops slowly, sometimes taking up to a decade to develop. This means that the screening tool that we use here at our practice is the best way to catch and remove the polyps before they even have the ability to turn cancerous.

How do you screen for cancer?

While there are a few options when it comes to screening for colon cancer, the “gold standard” is a colonoscopy, a quick inpatient procedure in which we guide a scope into the rectum and through the colon to examine the lining and to look for and remove any polyps or cancerous growths. A patient is under sedation while the procedure is performed, and it typically only takes about 20-30 minutes to complete; however, the procedure may take up to an hour if we have to remove polyps.

Who should get screened for cancer?

Both men and women with a moderate risk for colon cancer should begin to get colonoscopies every 10 years once they reach 50 years old; however, if you have a family history of colon polyps or colon cancer, talk with our gastroenterologist about getting screened at 45 years old. Your lifestyle, health, and family medical history will determine your risk for colon cancer and from there we can decide how often and when to start getting routine colon cancer screenings.

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Opening Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:00AM - 05:00PM Friday: 8:00AM - 3:30PM

Address

131 Summerplace Drive, West Columbia, SC, 29169, US

INSURANCE

Services provided by Consultants in Gastroenterology and the South Carolina Endoscopy Centers will be filed to your insurance company, provided we are given sufficient information. You will be asked to pay your deductible, co-payments or 20% of your office visit fees at the time of service. You are responsible for any balance that remains after your insurance benefits. If you need to verify coverage by your insurance plan, please check with your insurance carrier before your appointment.

Managed Care

We do participate with several managed care insurers. Please call our business office to verify our status with your carrier. The deductible and/or co-payment are expected at the time of service. If your insurance requires a referral, please contact your primary care physician to request one.

Medicare

Our office participates with Medicare. Patients are responsible for the deductible and co-insurance at the time of service. If you have secondary coverage to Medicare, we will file that claim for you.

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