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Colonoscopy at Door County Medical Center: Preventing Colorectal Cancer is Easier than You Think

There are a number of reasons—ranging from embarrassment, to discomfort, to fear of results, or even the cost—that prevent people from getting a colonoscopy, but there is one big reason in favor of going through the procedure: a colonoscopy is the best way to detect colorectal cancer in its early stages or prevent it altogether.

Published 2/27/2023 6:30:00 AM

Door County Medical Center Experiences

Top-notch medical care is often equated with the nation's urban centers, and it is undoubtedly true that some of the finest healthcare and research facilities in the world are located in America's cities. What is also true is that some of the best hospitals can be found in rural America.

Published 11/6/2020 7:00:00 AM

Door County Medical Center Experiences: The Kelsey’s

Once we hit 45, one common refrain we can expect to hear at the doctor's office is, “You need to get a colonoscopy.” A colonoscopy is one of the most important things that you can do for your long-term health. Learn about the experience had by the Kelsey family and think about scheduling your colonoscopy today.

Published 10/30/2020 7:00:00 AM

Preventing Colorectal Cancer: Getting a Screening is Easier (and More Important) than You Think

Once we hit 45, one common refrain we can expect to hear at the doctor’s office is, “You need to get a colonoscopy.” The thought of getting a colonoscopy often makes people cringe. And yet, a colonoscopy is one of the most important things that you can do for your long-term health.

Published 8/25/2020 9:29:51 AM

Schedule Your Screening

The surgeons at DCMC have been performing colonoscopy procedures for more than 30 years, with polyp detection rates greater than the national standard. To schedule a colon screening, talk to your doctor or call 920-743-5566.

Published 3/13/2019 11:54:14 AM

Ask the Expert: Preventing Colon Cancer

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. It is also one of the most avoidable and preventable. Colonoscopy, a procedure which allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine, is the current “gold standard” for the detection and prevention of colon cancer.

Published 3/5/2017 10:29:35 AM

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