Lynch Syndrome Testing
The Lynch Syndrome, or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, genetic test with the Healthy NV Project is a blood test that determines if you have changes (mutations) in your DNA that increase the risk of colon cancer.
For your doctor to see the colon lining and correctly identify polyps or other lesions, the colon must be empty. Luego, su médico le dará instrucciones sobre cómo prepararse para el procedimiento, que generalmente incluye tomar un laxante, beber solo líquidos claros y ayunar durante al menos 24 horas antes del procedimiento. Most people consider the preparation more unpleasant than the exam itself, but you must follow the instructions; otherwise, the colonoscopy might need to be rescheduled.
Before performing the exam, your doctor will give you a sedative that helps you relax and fall asleep. Afterward, your doctor will meet with you to discuss their findings.
Los expertos recomiendan que las colonoscopías se realicen cada diez años a partir de los 50 años. After that, depending on the results, your doctor may schedule more frequent screenings. Si es mayor de 76, hable con su médico. They will take into account your overall health and prior screening history before scheduling a colonoscopy.
The FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Test is a simple, at-home colorectal cancer screening kit that you can complete in the privacy of your own home. Las pruebas FIT no causan dolor, no requieren restricciones en la dieta ni en los medicamentos, y se completan en 10 minutos aproximadamente. Completion involves:
Your insurance may cover FIT Tests. Please talk with your insurance provider to see if the FIT Test is covered.
Examen de detección de cáncer de mama: mamografía 3D o ecografía total de mama
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775-982-4000Examen de detección de cáncer ginecológico
775-982-4000Examen de detección de cáncer de pulmón
775-982-2360Examen de detección de cáncer de próstata
775-982-4000