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Pain-Free Colonoscopy : Simple, Life saving

We are proud to be the first practice in Lancaster County to offer pain-free colorectal
cancer screening-a simple test that could save your life. Without a colonoscopy, you
may not know if you are among the 150,000 Americans this year who will develop colorectal
cancer, America's number #2 cancer killer.

  • Colonoscopy is recommended for everyone age 50 or older.
  • Colonoscopy can identify colon polyps before they become cancerous. We can also detect cancer in its early stages when it is most curable.
  • When diagnosed early, 90 percent of colorectal cancers are completely curable.

To ensure you are pain-free and comfortable during all procedures we use propofol, a safe and proven anesthesia. We understand that no one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but you may rest assured that your dignity will be preserved. We are sensitive to the intimate nature of GI procedures and maintain strict privacy during your procedure.

Procedures are performed at the Lancaster Gastroenterology Procedure Center (LGPC) at the Lancaster General Health Campus.

Yes, a screening colonoscopy could save your life!

Why?

  • Greater than 50,000 deaths occur each year in the United States due to colon cancer
  • More than 150,000 new cases of colon cancer occur each year
  • More than 1 in 5 persons over age 50 have colon polyps, the leading cause of colon cancer
  • Colonoscopy removes polyps, thus preventing nearly all colon cancer

Who?

  • All healthy persons over age 50
  • Anyone whose mother, father, sibling, or child had colon cancer

It is our mission to complete your colonoscopy with utmost convenience for you and your Primary Care Provider. We provide maximal safety with no discomfort during your colonoscopy.

How can we help you schedule your colonscopy?

You have three options:

1. Express Scheduling: Screening colonoscopy can be scheduled without an office visit after a telephone interview with a Lancaster Gastroenterology, Inc. office nurse. No records will be needed from your Primary Care Provider (PCP).

OR

2. Complete a brief office visit with our nurse practitioner (CRNP) after which the screening colonoscopy will be scheduled with an LGI physician. No records will be needed from your PCP.

OR

3. Patients with chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, serious diabetes, anemia, or bleeding will require a pre-colonoscopy office visit with a Lancaster Gastroenterology, Inc. physician or CRNP. Medical records will be needed from your PCP.

How can you reach us?

Ask your PCP to refer you to Lancaster Gastroenterology, Inc. for a screening colonoscopy.

You may call our office directly at 717-544-3500

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.