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                  SERVICES, Forrest City Medical Center - Colonoscopy

                  Colonoscopy

                  Colorectal Cancer Screening and Colonoscopy Prep

                  Although colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, it often goes undetected, according to the American Cancer Society. Symptoms do not usually occur until the disease is advanced and 75% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer don’t have a family history.

                  Colorectal cancer affects both men and women equally. With the risk of cancer increasing after age 50, health experts recommend a colonoscopy screening adults starting at age 50*. Colorectal cancer is highly preventable with early detection and treatment, and a colonoscopy screening is one of the most powerful defenses to prevent colorectal cancer.

                  What is a Colorectal Cancer Screening?

                  A colonoscopy is a colorectal cancer screening that searches for potentially cancerous polyps (abnormal cell growths) on the inside lining of the colon or rectum. Catching these polyps can stop them from becoming cancer or detect cancer before it spreads.

                  Colonoscopy Prep - It’s Easier Than You Think

                  Despite what’s out there, colonoscopies aren’t nearly as difficult as myths suggest. Our doctors and providers are committed to making your experience as stress-free and comfortable as possible.

                  • Easier prep: A colonoscopy prep diet usually includes drinking a large solution to clean your colon is why some avoid a colonoscopy. Our physicians often prescribe a split dose, allowing patients to take half the night before, and the remainder the morning of the procedure.
                  • Simple: Uses a thin, flexible scope with a small, high-definition camera, your surgeon can detect and remove polyps in a single procedure.
                  • Painless: Most patients experience minimal discomfort, and you’ll likely receive medicine to relax or sleep through it, so you don’t feel anything. You may have no memory of the experience at all.

                  The vast majority of patients with colorectal cancers did not have any pain or other symptoms. A colonoscopy may be the only way to catch cancer early and get you on the fast track to treatment.

                  Frequently asked questions:

                  Q: How long does a colonoscopy take?
                  A:
                  Talk with your doctor’s office about the time you should allot to your colonoscopy screening. There will be check-in paperwork, screening prep time, the time for the colonoscopy, then recovery that all needs to be factored into the time it takes.

                  Q: How much does a colonoscopy cost?
                  A:
                  Pricing may vary. Please discuss pricing with your insurance representative or with your doctor’s office directly.

                  Q: How to make colonoscopy prep easier?
                  A:
                  There are tips on this page to help make your experience as stress-free and comfortable as possible.

                  Healthy Diet and Controllable Risk Modifications:

                  A healthy diet is best for good colon health. Some dietary modifications that may help prevent colon cancer include:

                  • Avoiding processed/cured meats
                  • Consuming colorful fruits and veggies
                  • Cutting out saturated fat
                  • Eating foods high in dietary fiber
                  • Getting enough omega-3 fatty acids
                  • Limiting your salt intake
                  • Reducing alcohol consumption
                  • Restricting the amount of red meat you eat

                  Controllable lifestyle risk modifications include:

                  • Exercising
                  • Maintaining a healthy body weight
                  • Stop smoking
                  • Limiting alcohol use (no more than one drink/day for women and two drinks/day for men)

                  Schedule your colonoscopy screening today. It’s the best thing you can do for you! To schedule a screening close to home call 870-261-0151.

                  *Some insurers may cover screening colonoscopy starting at age 45. Check with your insurance provider. The CDC recommends age 50.


                  General Surgeons and members of the Medical Staff who perform colonoscopies include:


                  Jeremy Whitt, MD, FACS
                  General Surgery

                  Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
                  Residency: Washington Hospital Center
                  Fellowship: Washington Hospital Center
                  Board Certifications: General Surgery


                  *Member of the Medical Staff






                  Heinen Iskander, MD
                  General Surgery

                  Medical School: University of Cairo
                  Residency: Lincoln Hospital


                  *Independent Member of the Medical Staff

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