Colorectal Cancer Malpractice

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States; approximately 148,300 new cases will be diagnosed in 2003. For more information, click here to read about colon cancer. Doctors now recommend regular screening for all adults over 50.

Several tests can be used to detect this cancer at an early stage:

The fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
Fecal immunochemical test
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Barium enema with air contrast
Virtual colonoscopy

Cancer Society Screening Guidelines:

Beginning at age 50, men and women should have:

- a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)* every year, or

- flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or

- double-contrast barium enema every 5 years, or

- colonoscopy every 10 years

If you or your loved ones have been harmed by the failure of a doctor to treat your symptoms causing you serious harm, contact us now.

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