Colonoscopy:
Screen. Detect. Prevent.
If you’re over 50, it’s time for you to take control of your health. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today to detect or even prevent colon cancer.
COLON CANCER is the
2ND DEADLIEST CANCER
IN WASHINGTON
With proper screening, it’s estimated that 60% of those deaths could have been avoided. And yet, 40% of eligible adults in Washington have not gotten their screening colonoscopy. Do you really want to be a part of that sad statistic?
Your Screening
COLONOSCOPY
COSTS YOU $0
Most insurance companies cover the costs of routine, preventive colonoscopies, so there should be no out-of-pocket cost for you. So the question is, can you afford not to get a colonoscopy?
Your Screening
COLONOSCOPY
COSTS YOU $0
Most insurance companies cover the costs of routine, preventive colonoscopies, so there should be no out-of-pocket cost for you. So the question is, can you afford not to get a colonoscopy?
Colon Cancer is one of
the Most Preventable
and Survivable Cancers
A colonoscopy can detect and remove polyps, to help prevent cancer from forming in the first place. If colon cancer is detected early enough, it has a 90% survival rate. So why wait to get screened?
Don’t let
Colon Cancer
Cut Your Life Short
In this season of life, there is so much to treasure: Enjoying your retirement. Holding your first grandchild. Walking your daughter down the aisle. Seeing your son graduate. Are you sure you want to risk not being around for these moments?
Don’t let
Colon Cancer
Cut Your Life Short
In this season of life, there is so much to treasure: Enjoying your retirement. Holding your first grandchild. Walking your daughter down the aisle. Seeing your son graduate. Are you sure you want to risk not being around for these moments?
A COLONOSCOPY CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
It’s not worth the wait. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today! It just might save your life.
7 Myths About Colonoscopies
It’s not as bad as you think! Don’t let these myths about colonoscopies get in the way of your pursuit of a healthy, cancer-free life.
Myth #1: I’m not at risk for colon cancer.
FACT: Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among men and women, but if you catch it early, colon cancer is highly treatable and survivable. If you’re 50-75 years old, you need to get screened.
Myth #3: Colonoscopies are too expensive.
FACT: The Affordable Care Act mandates that insurance cover 100% of the cost of your screening colonoscopy. And polyps can often be removed during this procedure without incurring additional costs.
Myth #5: Colonoscopies are dangerous.
FACT: Serious complications only arise in about 1 in 500 colonoscopies. If you compare that with the odds of actually getting colon cancer (1 in 20), it’s clear which is the higher risk to your safety.
Myth #7: Other methods of screening are just as effective.
FACT: Colonoscopy has the highest cancer detection rate (95%) and the highest rate of finding and removing polyps. Other methods rarely detect polyps, so they can’t stop cancer from forming in the first place.
Myth #2: I don’t need to be screened until I’m having symptoms.
FACT: In most cases, colon cancer starts as polyps that don’t present any symptoms. If you detect and remove those polyps through routine screening, you can stop colon cancer before it starts.
Myth #4: Colonoscopies are painful.
FACT: The procedure is relatively quick and painless. Colonoscopies last 30 to 60 minutes and are performed under sedation. Recovery is quick and most patients don’t even remember their procedure.
Myth #6: The prep is terrible.
FACT: It’s no pina colada, but prep options have improved a lot. At the end of the day, any prep is a small price to pay to find and prevent colon cancer.
Stories From Our Patients
Our main concern is your health, comfort, and well-being. Hear from our satisfied patients and see why Washington Gastroenterology is the best, most convenient place for your colonoscopy.
I’ve had 3 colonoscopies and got treated well with no long waits and always a nice attitude from all involved, most important I came out unharmed and alive, the doc took plenty of time going over everything and answering questions.
Rodger B.
I had a fantastic experience in this office. All the instructions were provided in advance, the text messages with further information and reminders, and the forms were simple and concise. My check-in process was pleasant.
Heidi-Jo B.
It’s not worth the wait. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today! It just might save your life.
About Washington Gastroenterology
In 2015, with an eye on the future, these legacy groups began exploring how to best collaborate and combine our talents and resources to provide an enhanced patient experience. Within a short time, it became clear that only by taking a leap and merging our operations into a single, unified practice could our ambitious goals truly be realized. These include utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, conducting pioneering GI clinical research, and providing an unparalleled range of GI clinical and management expertise. Combining our strengths and skills allows us to remain an independent, physician-owned, and governed practice, focused solely on our primary goal: doing what is best for our patients and their digestive health.
Today, WAGI is comprised of 17 locations, over 30 board-certified gastroenterologists, and a highly skilled team of advanced practitioners, as well as an experienced clinical and administrative staff. As a part of the most trusted GI practice in the state, the providers and staff at Washington Gastroenterology will strive to provide our patients with exceptional and compassionate gastroenterological care – through our collective experience, expertise, and dedication – for decades to come.
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