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10 According to a study of 1,870 patients, who had undergone a colonoscopy, two percent reported high levels of discomfort from preparing for colonoscopy and one percent reported severe discomfort during the procedure. 6

The American Gastroenterological Association (Oldest medical association founded in 1897 and 14,000 approximate members of scientists and physicians. 7) recommends a colonoscopy examination test starting at age forty for those who are considered at risk for colorectal cancer. Risk factors attributed to colorectal cancer include: More than one relative or family member diagnosed with colon cancer at any age or history of colon polyps detected by siblings or parent before the age of sixty, personal history of diagnosed ulcerative colitis, previously removed non-malignant polyps from the colon, and prevention of colorectal cancer as incidences increase over the age of fifty. (If no risk factors are present the American Gastroenterological Association recommends testing should start by age fifty)."People 65 to 84 years of age are six times more likely than younger people to develop colorectal cancer." 5

In August 2008, Food and Drug Administration approved Colon Health Check kit. The kit developed by Healthcare Providers Direct Incorporated (Development and distribution of rapid diagnostic tests) located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Colon Health Check kit is an effective and early home screening for colorectal cancer. "Colon Health Check is a simple, quick and effective screening test that patients can self - administer in the privacy of their own bathroom - and an excellent way to take control of one's health." The Colon Health Check kit includes instructions step - by - step, testing a sample of stool collected in one's own bathroom, and evaluating test results easily. When the test indicates blood in the stool recommend as soon as possible the person should contact their physician for further evaluation. "The Colon Health Check kit is more than 98% accurate." The test results are seen within five minutes. The kit can be purchase from the Website:www.colonhealthcheck.c om or by calling 1 - 800 - 216 - 8100. The Colon Health Check kit cost $34.95 and available within fourteen days of placing the order. The home test evaluation for colorectal cancer when applied correctly is comparable to the type of tests administered in a physician's office or medical laboratory. 8 Two dollars from the proceeds of each kit sold is donated by Healthcare Providers

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