Muhammad Asad, Resident Radiation Oncology at Institute of Nuclear Medicine And Oncology Lahore INMOL, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
In this video, I discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening and practical steps for prevention.
Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed at younger ages, but the encouraging news is that effective screening can detect precancerous polyps and early-stage cancer — when treatment outcomes are most favorable.
Who Should Get Screened?
- Adults aged 45 years and above should undergo regular screening.
- Individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer should start screening earlier — at age 40 or 10 years before the age at which their first-degree relative was diagnosed (whichever comes first).
Common Screening Methods:
- Colonoscopy: The gold standard screening test, typically repeated every 10 years if results are normal.
- Stool-based tests (FIT or Fecal DNA): Simple, non-invasive options. If positive, a colonoscopy is required for confirmation.
Key Message:
Screening is not just about detecting cancer — it is about preventing cancer.
Early detection saves lives.
Watch the complete video here.”