Screen. Detect. Prevent.
Time for a Colonoscopy
If you’re over 45 or older, it’s time for you to take control of your health by getting screened.
Prioritize your health & well-being
Schedule your screening colonoscopy today with the expert team at Peak Gastroenterology Associates' NEW Location in Lone Tree.
Colon Cancer is the 2nd Deadliest Cancer in Colorado
With proper screening, it’s estimated that 60% of those deaths could have been avoided. And yet, 40% of eligible adults in Colorado have not gotten their screening colonoscopy. Do you really want to be a part of that heart-wrenching statistic?
Your screening colonoscopy can cost 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 & 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?
Detect or prevent colon cancer with this crucial step. Don't let concerns about a colonoscopy hinder the creation of future memories.
Book An Appointment7 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 45-75 years old, you need to get screened.
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 #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 #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 #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 #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.
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.
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Peak Gastroenterology Lone Tree
Clinic & Surgical Center
Peak Gastroenterology Associates is the fastest growing and largest gastroenterology practice in all of southern Colorado. We serve patients from all over the state.
Our team strives to deliver an unmatched experience.
Peak Gastroenterology Associates Lone Tree
9101 Kimmer Dr., Suite 1100
Lone Tree, CO 80124
