“How effective are colonoscopies in finding tumors?”
I'm a 40-year-old male, and I am scheduled to have my first colonoscopy next week. I need it because there's a history of colorectal cancer within my family. Are colonoscopies usually effective in finding tumors?
5 Answers
ProctologistColonoscopy
Yes, they are quite accurate for finding tumors. It would be quite unusual to miss a tumor. Smaller polyps might be missed, however.
Yes, colonoscopies are fairly successful in finding cancers. It also depends on how well the colon is cleaned out and the skill of your physician.