Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is cancer that forms in the colon or rectum. For help diagnosing and treating your colorectal cancer, contact Dr. Ahsan Bhatti at 952-368-3800.
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer affects both men and women, and it often does not have symptoms. However, these symptoms may be a sign of colorectal cancer:
- Blood in your stools
- Stools that are narrower than normal
- Unexplained abdominal pain
- Change in bowel habits
- Unexplained anemia
- Unexplained weight loss
Colorectal cancer can strike at any age, but 9 out of 10 people who get colorectal cancer are age 50 or older.
How is Colorectal Cancer Diagnosed?
There are several tests used to screen for colorectal cancer, including:
- A test for traces of blood on spontaneously passed stool at least once a year
- Double contrast barium enema every 5 years
- CT colonography every 5 years
- A flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
A colonoscopy is the only screening test that can detect (find polyps or cancer) and prevent colorectal cancer (by removing polyps) during the same exam. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recommends that everyone age 50 or older get screened for colorectal cancer. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or other risk factors, you may need to begin screening earlier. Talk with Dr. Bhatti about when to begin screening and which test is right for you - 952-368-3800.
Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Minnesota
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and can be detected by testing even before there are symptoms. If caught early, colorectal cancer is treatable. Contact the colorectal cancer experts at Bhatti GI to set up your appointment - 952-368-3800. Dr. Bhatti is board-certified and has decades of experience treating patients throughout the state of Minnesota.
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Locations
Chaska GI Clinic
1457 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1515 St. Francis Ave. #250
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801
Edina GI Clinic
6500 Barrie Rd.
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801