The American Cancer Society estimates that 147,000 American will die this year of colorectal cancer and this is 2nd leading cuase of cancer death in the United States.  This colon cancer develop in the colon in the form of polyps and removal of these polyps can prevent cancer.

? Second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States
? 90% of all cases are in people over 50 years of age
? Family history of colon cancer increases your chances of developing it
? Early detection of polyps can prevent colon cancer
? Only 30% of the individuals eligible for screening undergo the evaluation

If most Colon Cancer can be detected, why is it that only 30% of the population over 50 is being tested? There is a general resistance among individuals to undergo a conventional colonoscopy screening, as it is perceived to be uncomfortable and/or unpleasant. The procedure involves inserting a long flexible tube into the colon to enable the physician to observe any polyps growing and remove them when encountered. Patients are often sedated during the procedure, and this disrupts the daily routine requiring assistance in getting to and from the physician?s office on the day of the procedure.